CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SIX – LAURA’S JEALOUSY

Of course, being open to the possibilities with Gordon was easier said than done when every interaction seemed to crackle with unresolved tension. Jasmine found herself hyperaware of his every movement, every weighted glance in her direction during their meetings. She wasn't the only one picking up on the odd energy between them either. Gordon's colleague, Detective Laura Simmons, had been shooting Jasmine pointed looks and frosty silence throughout their last briefing. As they were packing up afterwards, Laura cornered Jasmine with thinly veiled hostility. "Can I have a word, Ms. Delacroix?" Jasmine blinked in surprise at the confrontational tone, but nodded warily. "Of course." Ensuring they were out of Gordon's earshot, Laura rounded on her with narrowed eyes. "I'm not sure what kind of game you're playing here, but I think I need to make something crystal clear." "Excuse me?" Jasmine drew herself up, affronted by the other woman's accusatory manner. "This is a professional in