“First, I want you to meet with Mr. Lerman again and still in person. I think it's important for a touch of face-to-face discussion, to make sure we're all on the same page. Can you set that up and do that once again for me?” Ciara asked, her voice firm but not unkind.

“Of course, I'll get right on it,” Sheila replied, already reaching for her calendar. “When would you want me to meet with him? And where?”

“I'd like you to meet with him as soon as possible. How about tomorrow's ...