Useless worries
«Did he ask you something in return?» Ethan asked as soon as Vera sat in the car.
He started the engine and drove away with no intention to halt his interrogation.
«Did he say you owed him something? Will the amulets be enough to pay him back if he tries something fishy?»
«What are you talking about?» Vera chuckled. «Who asked what?»
«That man. Neven Darga.»
«Oh... He didn't ask anything, actually. But he doesn't know he's not getting his money back. He might change his mind once he hears it from the General but, until then, you don't have to worry.»
«I'm serious, Vera. That man is influential, and that kind of person knows how to be dangerous.»
«You're overthinking. As you can see, I'm fine. He had to bring me away because he didn't want to blow his cover. He even sent Anja back to her parents.»
«Is Anja the girl from the picture at the auction?»