Chapter 47

Leon was a fire pit, and Jerome was a trap. Since danger lurked in both directions, Victoria might as well choose the path that suited her best. After all, nothing was more important than making money right now. Leon's dark eyes locked onto her. He searched for any sign that she was joking. "Besides, everything you just said is only your side of the story." She met his gaze directly. "I have nothing that would be of any use to Jerome. There's no reason for him to go through all this trouble just to set a trap for me." Leon's expression darkened. He couldn't exactly tell her that the trap was meant for him. "And even if I were being used, it would be to deal with someone else, not me." Victoria shifted her tone slightly. "He's giving me an easy job with a high salary. What's the harm in being used a little?" "What if the person he's targeting is Edwin?" Leon hadn't expected her to think this way. "Jerome may have questionable methods, and he can be extreme at times," she said. Ea