Chapter 13. Prank

Oh yes, there will be blood.

|~| John Kramer.

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Kory sat in front of a man she didn't think she'd ever willingly see again. Johnathan Kimble stared at her with undisguised humour and appreciation. Kory only spared a moment to gloat in her head about the discomfort her visitor's chair was probably causing him. He'd always told her when they were dating that for comfort, no expense should or would be spared.

"Kory, Kory, Kory, to what do I owe this honor?"

Kory deadpanned. "I told you on the phone. That's the only reason you agreed to come"

"Only? Come on, can't a guy see how his lovely ex is doing?"

"No. A guy cannot. Now let's get this straight, I'm giving you only what I want to give you and you'll take it, no questions asked"

"What if it isn't enough?" He asked.

"That's a question" she replied with a tight smile. He returned it with a full grin.

"I miss this"

Kory chose to ignore that.

"As you know, I'm working on the Queens case-"