Chapter 9.  Rosalind pulled out her phone and dialed.  He answered swiftly. “Rosa?”  “Christopher, where are you tight now?”  “Office. What’s up?”  Rosalind watched him in the rearview mirror, his…

The  Chapter 8.  The mention of triple compensation instantly deflated the anger of the drivers who’d gotten out to confront him. Joshua arrived quickly, jotting down the drivers‘ phone numbers….

Chapter 7.  Eugene regarded her with skepticism.“Ms. Johansen, you endured fifteen years. Christopher mentioned just recently that you two were trying for a baby. What game are you playing?”  “Mr….

Chapter 6.  The lawyer’s tone shifted instantly. “While challenging, solutions can often be found.”  “Speak.”  “We could have Mr. Foret sign a power of attorney document. This would authorize his…

Rosalind looked up at the man she’d loved for fifteen years, a faint, ironic smile touching her lips.  She was leaving, just not yet.  She’d tricked him into signing the…

Rosalind arrived home in the early hours of the morning.  She scheduled a courier pickup, took a shower, and collapsed into a heavy sleep.  She woke to find Christopher buttoning…

Chapter 3.  She’d hired a private investigator to look into Latoya: twenty–three years old, vocational training in nursing, born  in a Houston suburb.  Her parents worked odd jobs in the…

Chapter 2.  Rosalind shook her head “I’m not angry.”  “You’ve seemed off these past few days. Did I do something wrong”  “I’m fine.”  “You’re not,” Christopher insisted. “We’ve known each…

Chapter 1.  “Ma’am, seen the whole collection now? Nothing catches your eye?”  “Ma’am?”  Rosalind Johansen blinked, pulled from her thoughts.  Her finger landed at random on a diamond necklace.“This one….

“Those with real ability will rise on their own. Anyone looking for shortcuts, forget it.”  The room filled with applause, growing louder and more enthusiastic.  A few months later, Sylvester’s…