Cracks in the Facade

“Grover, come to my suite. Now,” Vivienne ordered in a tone that left no room for refusal.

“At once, Madam,” came Grover’s slightly startled reply over the speaker.

Vivienne paced the room—a rare sight for a woman usually so perfectly controlled. Her mind raced, analyzing every detail she had observed about “Leona” earlier.

The way she talked—too much. The smile—too wide. Gestures—too eager. A dif