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Hard Rules Lisa Renee Jones 13200K 2023-08-31

"Welco the contents "I spend way too , for assholes to becolass and mine "And unfortunately the smart ones, like Adrian Martina, aren’t easily spooked They’re s thee pops up on the coht, and we both lean in closer to read it: Derek just arrived at Martina’s restaurant

"Houston, we have contact," Sethme a look "Looks like your brother decided he needs to consult the real boss Let’s hope this is a prelude to some sort of action at the pharmaceutical branch"

"Let’s hope it’s not, because that would mean Sub-Zero really is inside our facility" The house phone for the hotel rings from inside the kitchen andin that direction "You didn’t order room service, did you?"

"Hell no," he calls out "I just ate two pizzas"

I walk to the wall by the fridge and grab the handset "Mr Brandon," the front desk clerk says "I have a Lana Smith here to see you"

"Here? As in, she’s in the hotel?"

"Yes sir She’s standing right here" And then she uess he told you that"

"How the hell do you knohere I live?"

"I know the receptionist at your office and she let it slip at a happy hourif not an opportunist "Why are you here?"

"There are soo to the office to tell you and alert anyone"

"That’s why they make telephones"

"I didn’t think that was senerally believe s Lana does are rooted in manipulation, but she works with Willia the call and turning to find Seth has joined me

"Problem?" he asks