Chapter 6

Before going to the airport, I went back to the apartment for my luggage.

I opened the door, and James was sitting on the couch.

He had an envelope in his hand. "Your money. Early."

He stood and handed it over. "One hundred sixty-two thousand, all of it. Count it if you want."

I looked inside.

There was a bank card and a transfer receipt.

The balance read 162 thousand dollars.

I hadn't expected him to actually pay it back.

"Thank you."

I took the envelope, went around him, and into the bedroom for my suitcase.

He followed and leaned…