Jesse tensed up and looked up at Adler’s side profile as he glared at Trey. “Shut up, man…Phelps wants to meet her.”
“And?” Trey looked bewildered at him as if to say why do what he wants?
Adler huffed.
“What’s going on?” Jesse felt like something wasn’t being communicated. “Who’s Phelps?”
“My lawyer…I told you.” Adler pulled her by the hand up the front steps as Trey moved to the side to let them walk in, his face clouded with doubt.
Adler looked at Trey as he passed by. “It’s fine…he just wants to ask her a few questions.”
“Yeah, but…” Trey pushed. He couldn’t believe Adler would put Jesse into this situation. He followed them in and pulled on Adler’s shoulder.
“Can I talk to you for a minute?”
Adler sighed and looked at Jesse. “No…she’ll be left alone…I’m not doing that, just re
