Chapter 56

Raymond's phone buzzed. He glanced at the flashing name on the screen and picked up, resigned. His heart sank. 'I'm screwed,' he thought.

"Hello, Mr. Hawth—"

Before he could finish, Vance's cold voice cut in. "We've got a rat in the Hawthorne Group spreading rumors?"

The lighter in Vance's hand flicked on, casting a faint glow over his half-lit face. "You've got fifteen minutes."

With a click, the