Calculated Deception

Crest Sovereign Hotel Ballroom—7:30 PM

Vivienne waited patiently for the right moment to deliver the message she'd received to Lenora. Her eyes keenly observed Declan, who was deeply engrossed in a discussion with three senior investors about project expansion into Southeast Asia. A conversation that would surely last at least ten minutes.

The perfect opening, Vivienne thought.

She stepped closer