A Calculated Surprise

"If I just give you money right now, will that really make you happy?" he asked, frustration tightening his voice.

Sloane let out a casual "Yeah," then shot back, "Why wouldn't I be happy about that?"

Dorian growled through clenched teeth. "I'm sending it over, right this second!"

Sloane said, "Perfect. Just make sure you put 'voluntary gift' in the memo."

Dorian hung up with a stormy expression.