Rarlat laughed nervously.

“You wouldn’t dare.”

I pulled my phone from my pocket and set it visibly on the table.

“What you’re trying to take doesn’t belong to you. If you insist, I’ll accuse you of theft. The police just left—they’ll be back in minutes. I’m not bluffing. Carly is already in custody, and I have no reason not to do the same to you.”

Irene clutched her chest, eyes brimming.

“You want us to leave here… naked?”

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