The Price of Control

When Cecelia returned to the Adler residence that afternoon, Nadine was beaming with delight over the press conference.

When she saw Cecelia, she eagerly approached. "Well well, Ms. Adler. You're finally back! Such wonderful news, and you didn't tell me ahead of time. If I'd known, I wouldn't have to be this worried all the time, don't you think?"

Cecelia raised an eyebrow at the joy on Nadine's f