Chapter 417
Julie's point of view
"How can I stay away, for heaven's sake?!" he replied emotionally. "Have you lost your mind?!"
"Listen to me, Steve..." I pleaded.
I glanced over at Thomas, who was watching my every move with sharp, hawk-like eyes. I took a few steps toward the far corner of the room, turning my back slightly, and dropped my voice to an absolute whisper.
"Go to Carlos immediately..."
Steve gasped on the other end. "Are you out of your mind?! He's Robert's best friend!"
"I know that!" I whispered fiercely, putting extreme emphasis on every word. "But he's the only one who can keep you hidden from Robert's eyes!"
"Julie... this isn't a good idea at all," Steve hesitated.
Closing my eyes tightly, I squeezed out, "Trust me, Steve!... Go to him and tell him that I sent you. Please, brother... if you really care about me, go to Carlos!"
Steve let out a heavy sigh of defeat. "But Julie—"
