Chapter 47

• MONIQUE
• It was a bit tricky staying in close contact with Richardson while I was here with Liam. After everything that happened between us, he fell asleep in my bed, his breathing deep and steady. I managed to get a little sleep too, but it didn't last long. I woke up with a nagging sense of unfinished business.
• With Liam still sound asleep, I took the opportunity to quietly step away and call Richardson. I had set a crucial plan in motion just before we left New York, and I needed to check in—to see how far things had progressed and ensure the execution was on track.