Derek made a sound of agreement.

Mason asked, "To make her panic first?"

"That's how we'll get her to slip up," Derek closed his eyes again. "Someone as calculating as her won't make any moves while your people are watching her every move. Right now, she's focused on the baby and won't contact Chris. So our only option is to make her lose her cool."

*****

Irene had indeed heard what Derek said, but she knew Derek well enough - his words rarely meant what they seemed ...