Beneath the Diamonds

Cleo surveyed the break room, scanning every corner, and as she walked downstairs, she ran into Macon in the lobby.

Macon looked especially polished today in his sharp suit. When he saw her, he greeted her with enthusiasm, "Cleo."

Cleo had no interest in talking to him, but for Maura's sake, she gave a curt nod. "Hi."

After the brief pleasantries, she didn't bother saying anything else. She got