The sudden sound of a stranger calling her name made Sigourney uncomfortable. She frowned, replying with a question.

"Who are you? Do we know each other?"

Richard looked at her, his tone patient as he explained.

"We don't, not really. But we've met before. I'm Richard Lancaster, CEO of Lancaster Industries."

He introduced himself, but Sigourney merely nodded, indifferent. Her eyes narrowed as she regarded him.

"If we're strangers, there's no need for a lengthy introduction."

"As for the ...