Playing the Cute Card

Valerie gave Vaughn a wry, almost-smirk, then caught sight of Sloane stepping out of the Sterling family house in her rearview mirror. Without another word, she started the car and pulled away.

Sloane watched Valerie's car pull away, then strolled over to Vaughn, looking a little curious.

"What did you and Valerie talk about?" Sloane asked.

Vaughn gave her a quick look, his voice calm.

"Nothing mu