Chapter 53

Yosef came to an abrupt halt, his face an icy mask. He ripped off his suit jacket and tossed it at her. "Go buy something to change into."

The jacket hit the ground and was ignored by Zara.

Yosef's scowl deepened. "Are you seriously giving me attitude?"

Ophite could not resist a facepalm. Oh boy...

Zara's voice was even. "I've got spare clothes in the break room. If it wasn't for you, Mr. Webb, I wouldn't need to buy another shirt."

"You don't even have the cash for a shirt?" Yosef snapped, pulling out a card and flinging it her way. It joined the jacket on the floor.

They were at an impasse, with neither willing to back down.

Finally, Ophite had enough. He scooped up the coat lying on the ground, brushed off the dust, and gently placed it over Zara's shoulders. "Hey, there's a mall right across the street. They must have a women's clothing store.

"Ms. Lowry, go pick out something to change into. It's chilly out, and we don't want you catching a cold.

"Feel free to use the ca