A Dangerous Rendezvous

"Mr. Corvus?" Viviana deliberately infused surprise into her tone.

"It's me," the other party on the line provided a definite response.

"I wonder why Mr. Corvus is calling me. Don't tell me you want to invite me over as a guest?" Viviana asked nonchalantly, masking her true intentions.

"If that's the case, Miss Thorne, would you honor me with your presence?" Mr. Corvus asked, his tone remaining tr