Julia

With Van’s hand in the small of my back and Albert at our side, we stepped into the elevators leading to the Wade Pharmaceutical’s executive offices. Van looked all GQ in his suit, and I was dressed for success with a blue skirt, matching jacket, and silver silk blouse. I planned to meet my mother on her turf looking as professional as possible.

According to my watch, it was still before ten in the morning, and the emergency ...