rters. The receptionist's eyes widened in shock, but Amberly strode past h

bing his temples, the company's stock pri

tartled. "Amber

said, cutting straight to the poi

analysis of board member Barclay Duran. He has a massiv

umbfounded. "How could

e lied smoothly. "She always said Barclay had a weakness for risky

He immediately picked up the phone to alert his

nhealthy flush on his cheeks. They were subtle, almost invisible signs

, black band from her purse. It loo

stress management device I brought back from Switzerland. It will help. And just in case, I brought a more c

t something in her deter

lectric current began to pulse into his skin, targeting

o recede. The tightness in his chest loosened. He

kable," he said, lookin

ile. "Just a little bio

gist. A guardian. Forest looked at the young woman before him

ing into his car. He had to

son, she won't forgive yo

er to forgive me. I just need to tell

elasquez, who was undoubtedly calling to t

his route taking him toward

at his movements

uty truck parked on a sid

cold voice on the other e

roaching. Proc

nation was about to unfold on th