Unwanted Company

"Is there a problem?" Miranda looked at Silas. "Can I not meet the designer?"

"Of course not," Silas replied with a smile, but he didn't dare to agree on behalf of Valerie. After all, Valerie might not want to see Miranda.

"Why don't you sit here for a while? I'll go see if she's available," Silas said.

"Okay, anyway, I'm not in a hurry today." Miranda agreed readily, with her arms crossed in fron