Grayson took a broad stride out of the elevator on the first floor, grinning and showing off his pearly whites. It was a wonderful day - Edward had come to work before his scheduled time to begin, according to Arazia's secretary, Frank had gone off on an inspection, and best of all, Patrick Sherman was dead and gone.

He nearly slid down the banister of the staircase to the lobby, but decided not to frighten any visitors and continued down serenely.

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