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“No, but I’m not surprised.”

“It’s in A City of Glass.”

Harlow’s brows furrowed. “The movie I’m starring in?”

“It’s a small part. He bragged about it right before he fired me.”

“Great. Not only do I have to deal with Robert, but I’ll also have to put up with his girlfriend.”

Vic hung his head. “You…know?”

“About Jillian and Robert? I don’t have proof, but I would be an idiot not to see what’s going on right under my nose. We argued before my car accident. I told Robert that I wanted her gone.”

“I bet that went over like a lead balloon.”

“He told me she was staying. He stormed out of the house. I left not long after and that’s when I flipped my car.”

“During my day off,” Vic said. “I wish I had been there. It never would have happened.”

Harlow placed her head in her hands. Even Vic knew her husband and Jillian were having an affair. “So it’s true.”

“I caught them in a…shall we say…compromising situation right before Robert fired me.”

“Ah. It all makes sense. You caught him. He knew it would get back to me, so he fired you.”

“In a nutshell.” Vic glanced at his watch. “I should get going. I booked a room at a hotel near the docks.”

“You can stay here,” David suggested. “We have an empty cottage.”

Vic hesitated. “I don’t want to impose.”

“It’s not an imposition. I’m sure Harlow would love to have you nearby.”

“Please, Vic?” Harlow clasped her hands.

“I appreciate the offer. Money is kind of tight right now.” He patted his backpack. “I’m traveling light.”

“Has Robert paid you?”

“He still owes me my last paycheck.”

“As soon as I get some of the money moved back into the business’s bank account, I’ll get you caught up.”

“Thanks, Harlow. No worries. I know you’re good for it.” Vic knelt next to her. “We’re friends.”

“We are,” she confirmed.

“I’m gonna be a straight shooter with you.”

“You always have. I expect nothing less.”

“So you’ll be okay with me giving you some advice?”

“Of course.”

“You better hire the best lawyer you can afford and get rid of the money-grubbing, two-timing, thieving loser,” Vic said. “In the meantime, someone needs to keep an eye on the dude.”

“I’m working on hiring a lawyer,” Harlow said. “And I’ve already got boots on the ground, a couple of people who hopefully have Robert in their sights as we speak.”