Chapter 3: Rising Action
"Aren't we brave today?" Diamond leaned back against her plush velvet chaise lounge, crossing her legs slowly and smirking at John over the phone. "Or should I say, Lisa has gotten into your head?" John winced at the mention of his coworker's name; he couldn't believe that Diamond already knew about their little plan.
"Listen," he began nervously, "I just...I can't do this anymore. I want out." Diamond's eyes narrowed dangerously. "Out?" she repeated incredulously.