officials, hostile negotiators, and people far more intimidating than wealthy socialites.
Margaret mistook calm for weakness.
Many people do.
She smiled coldly.
“Colonel Hart, surely you understand there are two sides to every story.”
“Absolutely.”
“Good.”
She relaxed.
Too soon.
“Which is why I want hospital security footage preserved immediately.”
Her smile vanished.
I continued.
“I’d also like medical documentation completed before anyone leaves.”
Brandon shifted uncomfortably.
Ethan crossed his arms.
Margaret’s expression hardened.
“This is becoming unnecessary.”
“No,” I said quietly.
“Necessary is exactly what this is.”
The room
