Calculated Deception

The next morning, Audrey walked into the Sterling Group by herself, brushing off Gideon's attempts to keep her home.

She headed straight for the Finance Department. The moment she stepped inside, every employee practically snapped to attention. It was obvious Gideon had warned them ahead of time.

"Mrs. Sterling," several of them murmured respectfully.

One woman hurried over, holding out a file wit