A Pain in the Neck

The receptionist spotted him and shot a quick glance toward the reception room.

She'd thought Sloane would bolt out after him, but to her surprise, it was dead quiet inside.

Just as Vaughn was about to head out, the receptionist hesitated, then quietly called out.

"Mr. Kingsley, Ms. Sterling, the woman from this morning, is still waiting in the reception hall."

Vaughn's usually cold expression fli