Calculated Chaos

Valerie couldn't help but applaud Fiona's cunning plan.

She listened as Chloe started hurling all sorts of nasty insults at Fiona over the phone, every word sharper than the last.

Valerie shifted the phone away, letting Chloe get all her anger out before she spoke again. "I'll keep Derek busy for you. Whatever you need to do, you'd better hurry. I can't guarantee how long I can stall him."

Valerie