"Because I tell you no and you're still going to go ahead anyway?" she hazarded, looking pointedly at him. "Just because you have the contacts and skills to help doesn't mean I want you to. You can care all you want, darling, but I really don't want your, or the Aurors' help. I'm sorry but I don't."
She narrowed her eyes at his words. "And illegally?" she asked.
Scarlett went up after he'd moved back, taking her glass of whiskey with her and taking a large sip of it before studying the table. He'd done that last shot on purpose, just to fuck up her own shot and she wasn't going to be able to get it another pocket easily. Taking her chances, she took the shot and frowned when her ball missed, leaving the cue ball in the perfect place for him to finish the game. "I believe you've just won. I have to admit I'm surprised; not many Purebloods play pool that well."