Sabotage and Salvation

'What the hell? How could it be him?' Valerie thought, her frown conveying her detachment and disdain.

"Since Mr. Thorne is fine, I'll go first. Goodbye," Gareth said. Then he glanced at Valerie, nodding respectfully to Marcus and Helena before turning to leave.

But Marcus grabbed Gareth's arm and said, "Gareth, don't rush off."

Turning back to Valerie and Helena, Marcus said, "I'm fine today than