Undaunted by his annoyance, she rolled her eyes right back at him.
"Didn't you read my ad?" she asked him. Ignoring the glare Erik shot her way, she continued on. "In short, I'm a private investigator who's worth every penny. Mystery, deception, intrigue...to be perfectly honest, it fascinates me. It's not just about the money, this job, it's about solving the puzzle, finding the truth. I won't stop until I do. When a client hires me to investigate something, I'm every bit as anxious to solve the case as they are."
Looking pointedly at his face, she countered, "And what sort of cli