Page 116 of Sinclair Duet

“If I may,” he said. “I’ve worked as a personal bodyguard on multiple different assignments. I’m certain you know what you’re looking for, but the assignments that work the best and have the best results are the ones where the client is involved in the hire. Your wife and sister must feel comfortable with thisperson, or they won’t work well together. And working together is what keeps people safe. Full disclosure of location at all times. It’s when someone decides they can sneak away for an hour or two that everything goes to hell.”

Sneak away.

Yeah, I could see both Ella and Dani trying to pull that shit.

“I guess that means I need to tell them what’s happening.”

“How long do you anticipate needing these bodyguards?” Leo asked.

“Open-ended. Get me the particulars, and tomorrow we’ll interview.”

“Yes, sir.”

I added, “If you have any further encounters with Darius or Amber Sinclair, I want to be notified immediately.” The executive board was scheduled to meet tomorrow at nine. “I have every reason to believe they’ll be in Indianapolis tomorrow. After that, I don’t know. Unfortunately, my brother has the means to travel when and where he wants.”

Spoiled fucking rich kid with hurt feelings and a wife willing to fan the flames.

“Do you still want us working the hospital?”

I nodded. “Yes. My mother deserves the peace of knowing you’re here.”

“Very well, sir.”

Ella peered through the narrow window within the door before turning away.

Standing, I offered Leo my hand. “Thank you for taking care of my parents. I’ll look forward to hearing from you about tomorrow. Send the bios on the four prospective bodyguards by tonight.”

Leo nodded as we shook hands.

Opening the door, Leo stepped out as I scanned the larger waiting room. Clusters of people sat here and there. Momwasn’t here. She was in Dad’s room, undoubtedly watching his monitors and learning everything she never wanted to know about cardiac recovery.

To my right, down the hallway, I turned to see Ella and Dani coming my direction.

“Any news?” I asked as they came to a stop.

“No,” Dani said. “Mom promised she’d call or text.”

“Let’s head back to Indy.”

Ella offered a slight grin as she reached for my arm. “Do you want to talk to your mom again?”

“No. She knows we’ll fly back down if needed.”

Dani lowered her voice. “Thanks for the security, Damien. Mom won’t say it, but she feels better knowing Dad won’t get upsetting visitors.”

“Yeah, she said it to me. I told her if Dad gets pissed, tell him I did it.”

“It’s what I’ve always done,” my sister said with a laugh.

Securing Ella’s hand in mine, I asked, “I want to know what you’re thinking. I can see the wheels turning.”

Ella shook her head. “There are too many things to pin down one or two. I was thinking about my new campaign. I’d jumped in with both feet, and now I haven’t thought about it since we left the Shermans’ house.” She grinned. “I’m hoping the boss at my new office will accept my excuse. I’ve had a crazy weekend.”

“I hear he is a real dick.”

“Oh,” she said, “he can be.”

Dani chimed in, “He sounds like someone I know.”

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