Sophia hadn't expected William to pick her up, especially when he was so busy. She quickly grabbed her purse and headed out the door.

In the parking lot, William was leaning casually against the hood of his car, dressed in a sleek black suit, a cigarette between his fingers. He had a rough, almost roguish vibe about him.

Sophia approached from a distance, calling out, "Mr. Brown?"

He turned his head, flicked the cigarette butt to the ground, and ...