“I know.”

“My people can identify the source.”

“So can mine.” Harper filed a defamation suit the next morning. The lawsuit gave her legal access to Connor’s communications with the website — his own attempt to shame her opened a path to discovery.

Chapter 6 — The Shield

Three days later, Paige appeared in Harper’s office. She wore jeans, a gray coat, and no makeup. Without the polished dress and practiced smile, she looked younger than twenty-four.

Sarah stood in the doorway. “Should I call security?”

Paige’s eyes filled with panic.