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Nora's POV

Author: Hope
last update publish date: 2026-05-09 20:18:23

Chapter 16

Nora's POV

Christine Wald agreed to meet on a Friday afternoon. Julian had reached her through a mutual professional contact, keeping my name out of it until the last possible moment.

When Christine found out who was requesting the meeting, Julian said she had gone very quiet for several seconds before agreeing.

We met at a small, private restaurant on the west side of the city. Not the kind of place journalists frequented. Dark wood walls, low lighting, tables spaced far enough apa
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