"Exactly how long do you intend to stay here?"
The inquiry materialized smoothly, fracturing the heavy silence that had frozen the room. Staring blankly at the sprawling urban grid below, she remained entirely still for a calculated beat before slowly pivoting to face him.
"I never authorized your presence inside this space. Furthermore, I am the one who selected and secured this location, not you. Therefore, which leaves me wondering why you're here at all. Besides... what's the point? I am thoroughly capable of liquidating the expenses of this entire estate."
A microscopic, dark smile cut across Raymond's jaw. "Naturally, you remain entirely possessed by the anxiety of losing your assets."
Her brow furrowed. It bypassed her logic why he would bring that up.
