Chapter 20: Stay In Her Place
Arthur opened the door of the taxi and asked Talia to get in and Joe asked for the final time if she’d be okay going with him.
" Must you be this skeptical, man? Arthur is a renowned man and he is her husband. What’s the worst he could do to her?" Jordan McAllister grunted his disappointment. Isn’t he just her boss?
"Her husband? Hmpf! She is not agreeing to that and her life could be in danger. And... The couch is pretty uncomfortable to sleep in"
Joe’s answer seemed to be a non sequitur but since Jordan was smart, he could understand what he meant.
So he is just afraid of his wife?
"I’ll be fine. He’s not a scary bear, " she said with a little pout that was so uncharacteristic of her.
"But, you..." Talia poked Joe’s chest with her index finger, "Go back straight to Rebecca... And that Rachel Crawley who is actively challenging her that she’d get you... If I come to know you met that Rachel alone for more than five minutes or make Rebecca cry for any reason... I’ll... I’ll..." she stumbled and Arthur held her. She glared at Arthur frowning but then put her smile back on,
" I’ll cut off your family jewels!" she made a swiping action with her hand making a chill pass through Joe’s spine.
" You may get back at me but you can never get back your family jewels. So be mindful, " she looked deeply at Joe.