A Calculated Setup

Sloane had picked a high-end dessert shop for their meeting, choosing a seat by the window.

Corbin came in with his arm around Bella, and before they arrived, Sloane had already scoped out the place.

There weren't many people inside—mostly executives from nearby companies having a snack. Of course, there were also a few people who were clearly planted there on purpose.

For example, two paparazzi w