42| THE END

" How certain are you that Regina is working for Reynold Boyce?" Tanner asks that Tuesday evening.

We're in my house and they're here to console me because I just got fired because I slept with my client. It's not their fault, I told my friends, maybe I deserve it. I'm too reckless.

I've been calling Chase's number throughout these past days, he's not picking up my calls. I'm on the verge of driving to his house myself. I'm worried about Tina, I miss Chase. I'm just so screwed.

" Lauren?" Roxie calls my name when I don't answer Tanner's question.

I sigh and sit down. I've...