e heavy blackout curtains, landing directly

t up. The space beside her was empty and cool to the touch. On the

as sharp and aggressive. "I have an early M&A

ss her face. The memories of last night's intensity wa

n a tailored beige pantsuit. She ordered a car and

idy pulled out her phone. She opened Insta

er her personal account's message

in designer sunglasses posing in front of the Eiffel T

. Her fingers hovered over the screen.

thought. Cassidy took a deep breath, f

ate reassurance last night. She

ew herself into preparing the upco

allery manager, walked into Cass

. "There is a woman out there in a full Chanel cout

he exhibition catalog and stood up. She fol

tall woman in blood-red Louboutin heels.

round. She pulled off her sunglasses, revea

Hayden

nd. She forced her facial muscles to relax into

. A brief flash of disdain crossed her feature

"Hi, Cassidy. I am Hayde

ld friend," letting them ha

hand. Her grip was firm. "Hello, M

vins." It was polite, cold, and

e room with exaggerated interest. "It is a cute l

ing Cassidy's life's work insignif

ot in its size, Miss Blevins. It is in its abi

rrowed. She clearly did not expect

onde waves over her shoulder. "We should sit dow

wide with concern. Cassidy gave he

to see exactly what kind of poiso