The two were good—really good. They worked well together. “You know, if I ever get a team back together, I’d be interested in the two of you,” Angus said slowly. Wait a minute. A team back together? Where the hell had that thought come from?

Buckle’s laugh wasn’t filled with mirth. “Darlin’? The only team you’re going to put together is one in prison. But thanks for the offer.”

Chapter Thirty-Two

Chapter Thirty-Two

Nari signed yet another piece of paper guaranteeing her silence on anything and anybody having to do with the HDD. All she wanted was insurance coverage, darn it. The HR office was surprisingly cheerful, with several bright posters framed on each wall. She sighed and read over another document.

“Nari?” Opal Clemonte said, poking her head in the door.

Nari stood. “Administrator. Hello.”

“Hi.” Opal smiled. “How about I conduct your exit interview over brunch? I’m starving.”

Nari faltered. No doubt the woman wanted to talk about Quan, but she couldn’t exactly refuse the head of the HDD. “I’d enjoy that.”

Opal nodded at the HR assistant sitting across the table from Nari. “I assume she’s finished?”

“Yes, ma’am,” the young woman said instantly, gathering the papers together.

Well, Nari was finished now, apparently. She leaned toward the nice brunette. “Do you need me to come back later to sign anything?”

“No.” The woman shook her head. “We’re fine. Honest.”

Nari smiled and walked toward the doorway. Was everyone afraid of the administrator? Sure, she had an imposing job, but she seemed nice enough. “Are we eating in your office?”

“No. Let’s get away from the office and go to the club. I’ll bring a detail because there’s a question regarding your safety right now.” Opal led the way, dressed today in cream-colored, linen pants and a matching jacket with a silky, lavender-colored shirt. Her boots were a cream leather with two-inch heels.

Nari stared at the boots. They were spectacular. Was there a polite way to ask where she’d bought them? She hustled to keep up and took her phone out of her purse to text Angus about her brunch plans. Though she’d promised not to leave the office, being with the HDD administrator and a protection detail should be enough to keep her safe. They exited the building, where a car was already by the curb with one of the security agents waiting to open the door.

“Thank you, George,” Opal said, settling into the back seat next to Nari. Once the door had closed, she turned to face her. “You could have my job someday, you know. You have the background and the strength for it.”

The woman was still trying to mentor her? Nari grew warm. “I quit yesterday, remember?”