Lindsey marched into her office unexpectedly, circling her desk. As she sat down, she caught a glimpse, out of the corner of her eye, of Kyle drawing a satisfied smile on his lips. She scowled at him.

Without averting his gaze from his prey, Kyle sat down in front of her and, with a cold but animated voice, commented, "Congratulations! I see you were able to recover your mother's company."

"Thanks!" With raised eyebrows and self-assured, she inquired, "Would you like to sell me the 45% of the s