Ulterior Motives

The fragrant aroma of tea filled the living room of the Whitmore residence.

Miriam was not the only one there, though. Valerie had also heard the sweet voice of a young woman when she came in.

“Is there something you wanted to see me about, Mrs. Whitmore?” Valerie asked calmly and confidently.

The woman sitting on the couch was in her early twenties and looked full of energy.

Phoebe Croft leaned c