"Hello, Ms. Seinfield. Mr. Hoyce has instructed us about your arrival. Please wait for him in the parlor." The receptionist courteously swiped the elevator card for Charlotte to enter.

Charlotte was feeling uneasy. Silas had known that she would come to his company for the contract, so she guessed it wouldn't be easy for her to handle it.

The elevator soon reached the top floor. Taking a deep breath, Charlotte walked out of it.

The door to the parlor was wide open. Silas ...