Unbuyable Loyalty

Avery

"Did any of his previous assistants provide this... service?" I asked, keeping my tone conversational while I sipped my drink.

Natalia laughed, the sound light, and practiced. "Oh, many. I won't name names, of course. Professional courtesy and all that." She leaned closer, lowering her voice conspiratorially. "Some were more helpful than others. The smart ones realized it was in their best i