Buttering Him Up

Sloane tightened her grip on her phone, worry clouding her face as she tried to steady herself.

Sloane said firmly, "No matter what happens, I'll see it through."

Valerie let out a soft hum, then couldn't help but say, "You've really grown up."

If this had been the old Sloane, she would've freaked out and immediately turned to Valerie for help.

After hanging up, Sloane went to the front desk to gr