The receptionist smiled respectfully at the woman. "Rose, she's here for Mr. Grant but has no appointment."

"Looking for Mr. Grant?" The woman looked slightly puzzled. When I turned to face her, something flashed in her eyes too quickly to catch. "And you are? I know all Mr. Grant's close associates, but I've never seen you before."

Her words weren't exactly pleasant.

So my tone cooled down too. "I'm Sophia. Does your boss need your approval for all his close ...