I say. “But, sir, I..” I’m not even Keenan’s girlfriend, it’s all a lie. You don’t have to be nice to a liar like me now.

The man chuckles, “I know what you’re thinking, but I’m not doing it because you’re his girlfriend, I’m doing it because I see you as an ambitious girl and one who would do good and successfully if the right resources are in her possession. Yes?” He says, giving John, who’s now mending his broken nose, a hard glance and John growls in return.

I feel sick.

“This, even if the intention, is good, it’s too much, Sir.”

“I think you’ve done a lot for...