A couple of Byron’s security agents went on ahead to check out the hotel on the day of the meeting. They found nothing at all suspicious about the premises, and so Emily and Byron arrived at the appointed time.

They sat down at a small table. The security agents were still around in case anything went wrong, but Emily still felt a little jittery.

It was already seven, but no one had shown up.

“Maybe it’s Quinn Faines!” Emily ...