The Gloved Deception

Valerie set off for Brookfield that very day.

As she was packing, Diana stood in her way, bursting out angrily, "Are you running off with Desmond?"

"No, I'm going to see Mrs. Hensley."

"Who's Mrs. Hensley?" Diana demanded.

"She's an old lady from Brookfield, loaded with money. Mom, I'm really in a hurry right now." Valerie was clearly anxious. "She's got over 30 billion dollars. What if someone tr