Bitter Retreat

"But if you don't show up in a week, as a responsible partner, I'll have to check if something's happened to you. At that point, I'll just have to drop by in person."

Diana's eyes widened. She looked like her little scheme had just been exposed.

The situation had been dire. She had only wanted to use the excuse of cooperation to stall for time and keep everyone safe.

After all, revenge could wait.