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same circles. But, for the purposes of any investigation, yes, you’ll be finished. I’ll have you write down anything you remember and I’ll reference that if I need to. Gordon will be my shadow until everything gets sorted out. This way, my safety and the company will both be taken care of.”
    The corner of Dean’s mouth lifted. “That’ll never work with Gordon.”
    She frowned. “Gordon has been in the military, hunting down the worst of the worst for over a decade, and is experienced in private investigative work as well as guarding.”
    Dean wasn’t surprised in the slightest. “He’s going to stand out like a sore thumb. Have you ever had a bodyguard before?””
    She ran the pen through her fingers again. “Fortunately I’ve never had the need.”
    “Well, I can promise you that almost any reporter will know that Gordon is former military. And I do know that your photograph is a constant in the local papers, so it’s going to be noticed that former military is tailing you everywhere.””
    For the first time since he’d arrived at the Green & Sons corporate offices, Victoria showed emotion. And not just any. She was pissed.
    “So now I have to decide between keeping up appearances and not being assassinated?” she bit out.
    “Can’t you just keep Gordon investigating, but get a bodyguard who will blend in better?” It couldn’’t be too hard to find. Wasn’t half the job to blend in?
    “I could. But I know Gordon. I trust him. Even if I get a recommendation for someone new, I’m going to North Carolina on Thursday to visit a plant we might be purchasing. I can’t interview someone and get them cleared by then.” She bit her lip before she covered her mouth with her fingers. “I’m sorry. You don’’t have to hear all this. How about ten thousand dollars? You and Katy can go on a nice, relaxing vacation on me.” She pushed herself up. “Thanks for coming all the way down here for such a short conversation. I’’ll have the check prepared right now.”
    “Hold on.” Dean slid around the table to cut off Victoria before she could reach the door. “So what are you going to do if you can’’t find a replacement before your trip?”
    Her eyes looked to the floor for a brief second before they moved back up to his. “Sometimes you have to prioritize, and my priorities are clear.”
    “And where does your own personal safety fall on that list? Your own brother is trying to kill you!”
    Her hand shot out and wrapped around his bicep. “Keep your voice down!” she whispered.
    He looked down to where her small fingers rested against his arm. Her grip relaxed briefly before she jerked away.
    “There’s no proof it’s Terry. We might’ve had massive, massive disagreements in the past, but he’s still my brother.”
    It took all of Dean’s concentration to not glance down to where she’d touched him. Even through his flannel button-up, his skin was warm from her touch.
    “And my safety is high in my priority list, trust me. It’s just not number one. Do you know how many people almost lost their jobs when Terry was in charge of Green & Sons?” Before he could answer, she continued. “Thousands. This isn’t about me keeping my job or making money. I had enough in my trust fund to keep me very comfortable for the rest of my life. This is for family legacy. I was trusted to keep Green’’s going strong, and I’m not letting anyone, even family, destroy it.”
    “What family legacy will you be protecting if you die?”
    She scoffed and crossed her arms over her chest. “Don’t be dramatic. I probably won’t die.”
    He ran a hand through his hair in frustration. “You’re the most infuriating woman I’ve ever talked to…”
    She raised a brow, and he had the distinct impression it wasn’t the first time she’d heard that. “Well, that’s the way it is, Dean. Unless you have a magical solution, I’ll just be extra careful for the next few days until Gordon can