Half an hour later, the vice president of Sterling Group burst into Ben's office.

"I've looked everywhere for you, Chad. I knew you'd be here!"

The vice president slumped down next to Chad.

Noticing the vice president dripping in sweat, Chad asked, " What happened? You're making me think the company's in some kind of trouble."

The vice president poured himself a glass of water, then said, "Did the two of you know that Avery Tate was here? Why didn't you tell me?" He drank the entire glass of