The Long Game

Nolan raised an eyebrow. "Really?"

Celine nodded. "Really!"

Nolan said with a mischievous grin, "That sounds about right!"

"Tell me, now!" Celine demanded impatiently.

Nolan didn't hold back. "The driver that day did arrive, but you were already passed out. Mr. Sterling gave him five hundred bucks and sent him on his way."

"So that's the 'go to such lengths' you mentioned?"

Nolan murmured, "Well,