The List by J.A. Konrath

Author:J.A. Konrath [Konrath, J.A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Thrillers, Fiction
ISBN: 9781452881263
Publisher: CreateSpace

She wasn’t sure exactly when it happened, but sometime in the past couple of minutes the bodyguard had become the enemy. Joan resented his lectures, his lack of emotion, and most of all his very presence. Now, with Marty in trouble, she felt as if he were mocking her with his stoicism. The big, strong man was here to save the poor, emotional little girl.

Joan parked in Marty’s lot, slipping the Jaguar in between a Mercedes and a Beemer. Nice neighborhood, great apartment, famous friends, lots of money—both Joan and Marty were just as wrapped up in Hollywood culture as everyone else living here. But none of it ultimately mattered, did it? So many things were more important. She killed the engine.

“I’d like to be alone with my friend.”

“I’ll wait outside after I check the place out.”

Joan kept her composure. “Can’t you just stay here?”

“It’s natural to resent me. I’m an intrusion in your life, and the very fact that I’m here reminds you that you’re in trouble. If it’s any consolation, you’ve taken it much better than most people. After what happened to you, I’m surprised you even had the courage to leave the house.”

“Because I’m a woman?”

“Because you’re a human being who was almost killed, twice. I’ve had years of training, and it’s never easy having your life threatened.

Remember, you didn’t hire me because you’re weak. You hired me because you’re a fighter.”

Joan’s resentment toward the man eased a tad.

“Fine. If you could just give us some privacy, after you do your thing.”

“Of course.”

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