Is this agreeable?"She opened her eyes, only half open. She was a long distance away, but there was something she needed to ask again. Her voice sound...d obsequious even to her."You won't hurt me, will you?" No. Never. You will do everything I ask voluntarily." What if I don't want to?" Then I will release you. I am sure there are others who would like you."Ah, that was the threat."You'll protect me from the others?" Yes. A little badge on your coat will tell everyone you are with me. My men. Jacobs, I'm grateful for the opportunity that you have given me to improve my position. I will always cherish the memories of my time as an employee of McCarthy Publishing. But my word is my bond, and I will not betray a trust. It is with much regret that I tender my resignation. I shall clean out my desk and I will be out of the building within the hour. Good-bye Gentlemen." I turned to leave.Mr. Jacobs said, "What are saying? You're quitting?"I stopped, and turned to look at him. "No, I'm not. I was nervous and more afraid than ever. If we couldn't finda way to work this out I was afraid I might lose her forever and mymarriage is too important to me.When Beth entered the kitchen I poured her a cup of coffee and told herwe needed to talk. She started to say something but I cut her off andtold her I really needed to go first. I told her I was angry and hurt andthat I needed some kind of explanation for her recent behavior. I toldher that while I do enjoy making her happy and would do. .. Well... Well....” shaking her head in an amused way, “what are we going to do with you?” Then without waiting for a reply held out a slim hand devoid of any jewellery apart from a single white gold wedding band. When Craig didn’t respond Julie snapped her fingers and said, “the drive,” her voice tinged with a degree of irritation. Craig reached into his pocket and as he did so was conscious that the twins, who were standing at either shoulder, tensed and didn’t relax until his hand came out.