Chapter 30

Just then, Latisha's phone vibrated.

She pulled it out and saw a message from Nikita. She glanced at Clifford, who was staring intently at the screen. Before she could react, he snatched the phone from her hand and opened the message.

Nikita: [Latisha, I'm grounded. They shut down my coffee shop. I'm so pissed about my paintings, but I managed to save the portraits of you. I shipped them to you, so keep an eye out.]

Clifford read the message, then looked at Latisha, who was visibly nervous.

A cold smile spread across his face. "So now you're just completely ignoring everything I say, is that it?"

The smile sent a chill down her spine. She shook her head frantically, trying to explain.

But he tossed the phone onto the table and strode out of the room.