, a Cadillac Escalade, pulled up directly in front of them, its tinted window sliding down to re

e royal heirs," she announced with a t

, already familiar with their "Auntie Maya." Joey slid int

tinize Joey's face. "Let me see the multi-millio

her friend's hand away

In the back, the children, high on sugar and excitement, chattered

escended

ss. "Okay, for real. Are you sure about this, Chloe? Y

yscrapers and yellow cabs. Her reflection wa

, her voice low and steady. "They owe me.

ce trembled with a hatred that was still raw

squeeze her hand. "I'm with yo

wiped it on, the screen glowing with the logo of Apex Innovations

dy," Joey said. "We need a mark

lisle is bidding on the city's new multi-billion dollar smart-grid project

oing to outbid him? Steal the pr

r lips. "No. I'm going to become his partner. I'm going

the most critical moment, I'm going to pull the rug out fro

he frowned slightly. "But... your face. It's different, but y

e. But my eyes, my habits... you're right. I'll have to be on guard every second." She p

opportunity?

ow needs a spectacular opening act," sh

nd garage of a sleek glass tower in Manhatta

ent. It was vast and minimalist, with stark white walls and floor-

eds, the two women stood before the massive

eturn," Ma

glittering skyscraper that dominate

a's. "No," she said, her voice a soft, d

e. Maya looked at her friend's profile, silhouetted against the city lights, and knew wi

ddess of retribution, r