Chapter 16: Hidden Motives

"Isn't he impotent? Just give him a little help, and it'll be over. Once it works, I'll give you ten thousand bucks," Alfred promised.

Thalia hesitated for a moment, then replied, "Alright. Deal."

I pondered briefly and decided that it would be fitting to give these two a taste of their own medicine later.

I cleared my throat and called out, "Anybody home?"

After a moment, Thalia and Alfred emerged.

I explained why I was there.

Thalia fetched car keys from...