Chapter 30

He stared at the screen before finally accepting the call.

‘what do you want?’ His voice was so cold.

‘pleasant day to you too.’ I could hear him. The phone was loud.

Asher didn't say anything but his hands had balled into fists. His last meeting with Henry hadn't ended well.

‘I wanted to ask if you have considered my offer.’ He said.

‘I thought I made my thoughts about your offer clear the other day.’

‘You know, you don't have a choice.’ I could imagine his face right now. He must be smirking.

‘who says I don't?’ I stared at Asher. Does he have a plan?

‘oh, I can save you the stress and go to the tax office tomorrow.’

‘I will get back to you.’ He hung up.

‘do you have a plan?’ I asked when he said nothing.

‘no, I don't. But I won’t let Henry know that.’

I stared at his face, searching for the reassurance that he knew what he was doing. He slowly let go of my waist, his eyes not meeting mine.

‘get back to work. Those files are on my desk, no, not the one you just brought. The ones