Shortly after a lovely lunch by the pool, Maria was summoned into Nic's presence. She thought about not going, she really did, but she decided perhaps it was time for a more diplomatic approach. Now that she was beginning to understand her place in Nic's home, she thought she might be able to gain some leverage.

She was escorted to his office by a man she didn't know. He was big and beefy though, and reminiscent of Luke, so she figured he must be another bodyguard. Or whatever they ...