Fragile Facade

The next day, Valerie went to the company as usual and nodded at the receptionist who greeted her.

Strangely, after walking away for a few steps, Valerie returned and told the receptionist, "Stop whoever comes by today and tell them I'm in a meeting."

After a moment of stunned silence, the receptionist said, "I will, Ms. Kensington."

Valerie shut the office door behind her, tossed the items she wa