Chapter 13 Negotiating Trust

• The silence between us grows loud and uncomfortable as I stare at Nick, waiting for him to break it. His eyes are inscrutable, his expression guarded as if weighing his words carefully.
• "Look," he finally sighs, leaning in slightly. "My past is my past. We can't let our private lives get in the way of business."
• I shake my head, frustration bubbling up despite my attempts to stay calm. "Nick, would you go into business with someone you don't fully trust?"