Adrian's POV

“I'm asking if you're short on cash or space. Is what he is solving a problem now, or do you just think it's a good deal, too good to pass up at any expense?” I reworded my question and put it back to her.

I liked her too much to play her, or get played by her.

“Why do I owe you that?” She asked me. Emily is a smart woman, smarter than I'd ever given her credit for.

“Emily, what do you want with me, really? I think that's a question that needs to be answered before any other thing can make sense.” I said.

“I don't...