Page 61 of Forgotten Deal

“Take a few deep breaths for me and focus on lowering your heart rate,” he instructs.

I do so, but my heart’s still beating like a jackhammer.

“Is your name Katerina Stefanos?” Luca starts.

“Yes.”

“Do you go by Kat?”

“Yes.”

“Are you twenty-six years old?”

“Yes.”

“Do you live in Atlantic City?”

“Yes.”

“Are you Darius Angelos’ sister?”

“No,” I answer quickly, feeling like Luca’s already trying to trip me up.

“Do you work at Shore Bet?”

“No.”

“Have you met John Davis?”

“No,” I answer confidently.

“Did John Davis invite you to deal at Ace’s Wild?”

“No.”

“Who invited you to deal at Ace’s Wild?”

Taking a deep breath, I know I’m telling the truth, but it’s still nerve-wracking as fuck. “My friend, Taylor.”

“Who invited her?” Luca asks.

“The gym manager at Ace’s Wild where Taylor works out.”

“Who is this gym manager?”

“Russell, but I don’t know his last name,” I answer truthfully.

“Where is Russell?”

“I’m not sure. I heard he’s recovering from an ACL injury.”

“Are you working with John Davis in any capacity?” Luca asks.

“No.”

“Are you in a romantic relationship with John Davis?”

“No.”

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