Byron’s company Christmas party was a fairly boring affair. Emily didn’t expect anything different. However, she did have a surprise for one of the guests.

Byron had taken her advice and made it more of a mingling party with no assigned seating. People moved around, bringing snacks and drinks back to their tables and chatting with everyone in sight.

Emily sighted the woman she had been looking for. Stacie, the one who only dressed in black and white. Even ...