they turned the den into game central , setting up a large table and pulling out several board games . how do i know you wo n't just become a tool for her ? before i slam the safe closed , a piece of paper falls . eric was richer and more powerful than i 'd thought . it would be kinder of her to keep her distance . he lifted the receiver and punched the button that would alert maintenance . i asked him to have this meeting . `` so then if he 's dead that ca n't be him . '' 