Invisible to her Husband
And even though that might earn her sympathy from Nicholas, Fatima was standing there, and Leslie would rather die than give her that satisfaction.
“Mr. Mayor,” Fatima finally said.
“Jones. Just Jones,” he corrected, stepping closer. “Now listen to me, young woman. I hear you’re a doctor. Lockwood, is it?”
“Oakwood,” Fatima corrected.
“That’s right. I’m a Mayor. I trust you understand my influence in this city.”
“You’ll take my job?” Fatima asked, unsure where this was going.
“Oh, that would be too easy,” he replied calmly. “I’d rather have everyone under your care die in one night. Imagine that headline.” His tone was casual, but the threat was not.