Holly was stunned.
She quickly shook her head. "Of course not! Brandon, I—"
"I don't either," Brandon Sterling said.
"..."
"Since neither of us has any of those sordid thoughts, why should we worry about avoiding suspicion?" His expression was open and honest, and every word made sense.
Holly frowned slightly. "I'm just worried Tristan Sterling will target you..."
"Tristan's prejudice against me started a long time ago." Brandon Sterling gave a helpless smile.
In other words, with or without her, Tristan Sterling wouldn't let him off easy.
"But..."
"Holly, if you've done nothing wrong, you have nothing to fear."
Those gentle words swept away her inner turmoil and anxiety.
Holly was successfully convinced.
"You're right, Brandon!" It was like a sudden awakening, and she nodded emphatically.
'That's right!'
'What do I have to worry about?!'
'Tristan Sterling parades Vivian Linton around town without a shred of guilt.'
