The search

He was mocking me," I retorted. "Who in their right mind, would risk their reputation and business influence over a murderer's nobody daughter. For all I know, he might just be thinking of using me for some publicity stunt, and the last thing I need right now is more publicity."

She sighed again. "From my standpoint, it seemed like he was genuinely trying to help. You were the one being difficult."

I swallowed hard, the truth of her words hitting me but my obstinacy wouldn't let me succumb. 'I was trying to protect myself.'

'You've been so hard on yourself lately, Tiffany. Please, relax. Open up to someone who seems to understand more. He said nothing wrong' earlier, You turned his words against him and made it into something offensive."

"Didn't you hear him yelling at me?"

She let out yet another sigh. "It's hard to not be frustrated when the person you're trying to help isn't letting you help."

"I don't need his help," I hissed. "I don't want anything to do with him."

She let