Although K had relied on Brandon for years, being twenty years his senior, he could still read some of Brandon's intentions. K had always known he was a ruthless man, but he wondered just how deep his feelings for Ms. Collins ran. When would he finally run out of patience and take direct action? Instead of weaving this intricate web like he was doing now.

Brandon tucked the bottle into his suit pocket and stood up under K's scrutinizing gaze. "I'm leaving."

K said, "Then what ...