Chapter 86

VAL

"Miss Sullivan?" A tall man, dressed in a well-tailored gray suit, approaches the table where Pai and I are having lunch.

"Mr. Prescott!" Pai stands up, and I do the same. "It's good to have you back."

"I returned last night. I have a meeting with Cross shortly."

"Alright." Pai looks at me. "Oh! Val, this is Mr. Dane Prescott. Mr. Prescott, this is Valerie, Mr. Cross's new assistant." His gaze