"Lily, Mommy's almost there. Be a good girl and wait for me, okay?"
But when the car pulled up to the estate and I stepped out, I saw Wyatt's car parked right behind us.
They had followed me.
Vera was already on Wyatt's arm, and she spoke before I could. "Mildred, it was my idea to come."
"I just wanted to make sure you're doing all right."
She glanced past me at the James mansion, a mocking smile curling at the corner of her lips. "Don't tell me you're here to give piano lessons at this hour?"
She paused, letting out a theatrical sigh. "Well, I suppose with a plagiarism record, most people won't hire you. Have to scrape together what you can."
"But do you know whose home this is? This is the residence of the CEO of James Group."
Of course I knew.
James Group was the wealthiest enterprise in the region. Beyond Riverton, virtually every import-export operation across the area ran through their network.
Even Wyatt had to show deference when dealing with him.
Vera took two steps closer, her voice laced with warning. "If Mr. James finds out you've been deceiving him, neither my husband nor I will be able to save you."