On the way to the restaurant, Avery said to the bodyguard, "Do not tell anyone of my schedule here, not even Mike. Half his loyalties lie with Elliot now, and I don't like to be monitored. If anyone asks you about me, just say that I'm resting at home."

The bodyguard nodded. "Miss Tate, I will not be bought."

Avery raised her eyebrows and said in surprise, "Has anyone tried to buy you off?"

The bodyguard was stunned for a while before nodding once more. "Elliot's assistant had tried to buy me