Calculated Moves

"Happy Birthday, Ms. Carlisle!"

The three exchanged brief, polite greetings.

Brooke couldn't help but ask, "And Mr. Sterling..."

Nolan offered an awkward smile. "Mr. Sterling couldn't make it tonight."

Her smile froze instantly, and her thoughts immediately flew to Daphne. In previous years, she had always managed to have Vance by her side.

After the incident, he had shut himself away, refusing to