Crossing the Line

“This is too much, Gid. I'll never come to see you again!” Tessa said furiously. Then, she turned to leave.

However, she came back before she even reached the door.

“Calm down, Ms. Barlow.” Cora became vigilant as she saw Tessa walking in her direction. “Mr. Lockwood was the one who said those words to you, not me.”

Tessa took out a check from her bag and tossed it to Cora. “You want to be Gideon'