She nodded in agreement.

Brian choked for a moment, then said, "I happen to have some information here that covers your entire life."

He waved his phone and advanced toward her, step by step. "Immediate hemostatic effects, causing vomiting and tears upon inhalation. And professional martial arts moves; these aren't things your public history would suggest."

Jocelyn's expression darkened slightly. "You're investigating me?"

Under normal circumstances, no one would be able to uncover this information. But Brian had stumbled upon several of her secrets, giving him a lead.

"No, just testing you," Brian said, stopping in front of her with a satisfied grin.

Jocelyn's eyes grew cold as she met...