Chapter 12 — I Do Not Partner With Cruelty

Bernard Ashby took another step toward Rafael.

“Your risk-assessment team finished the final audit on Friday, Mr.

Moreno.

We were simply waiting for your personal authorization.”

Rafael did not answer at once.

He looked down at the wine stain on my dress, then at my father, then back at Bernard Ashby.

“That is correct,” he said smoothly.