Chapter 4

At eight o'clock the next evening, Holt Corporation held its annual appreciation gala.

"Remove Fiona Harvey's name from tonight's guest list."

Holt stood at the hotel entrance, giving cold instructions to his assistant.

I stood in the shadows not far away, hearing every word.

"But Mr. Holt, Miss Harvey comes every year to help check the schedule..." The assistant hesitated.

"I don't need her tonight."

Holt cut him off impatiently.

"Priscilla will attend as my date. If Fiona's there, it'll just make Priscilla uncomfortable."

"Tell security—if they see her, keep her outside."

I watched him turn and walk into the…