Tony POVI was reviewing quarterly reports in my office when Pepper knocked and entered without waiting for permission. Her expression told me something was wrong.

"Victoria Sinclair is in the lobby," she said flatly. "She says she's here to see you."

I nearly dropped my coffee. "Victoria? My Victoria?"

"Your ex-fiancée Victoria, yes." Pepper crossed her arms. "She claims she's in town for business and wanted to 'catch up' with an old friend."

"We haven't spoken in three years. Not since she.." ...