Penny hadn't realized it until Wild questioned her about any involvement with the current scandal. What was it? The question itself.
Even though Wild knew Penny had nothing to do with the sudden eruption of the scandal, he still had to ask. Meaning, even for Wild — someone who trusted her — the circumstances were suspicious enough to spark doubt.
Simply put—
"It's a trap?" Mark furrowed his brows, seated across from Wild while Penny perched on the one-seater couch. "You're saying the encrypted file was planted for someone — Miss Penny or any of her men — specifically to take?"
"Most likely, yes," Penny nodded, pressing her thumb to her temple. "The attempt on Jonathan Pierson's life, in its own way, could tie into a dramatic narrative. Gosh. How did I not see that coming?"
Wild frowned deeply, casting her a sharp look. However, he chose not to nitpick — not yet.
