Detective Rowan’s instincts took over before fear had the chance.She pressed the mute button on her phone without hanging up.“Grace,” she whispered, “stay on the line.”Nathaniel’s voice came through immediately.“Rowan, what’s happening?”“The woman outside isn’t Grace.”He was already standing.“Get everyone away from reception.”Rowan nodded to herself.“I’m on it.”She slipped her service weapon from its holster and quietly opened her office door.The reception area looked perfectly ordinary.The woman sat with her handbag on her lap, smiling politely as she flipped through a magazine.She looked up as Rowan appeared.“Our appointment?”Rowan forced a calm smile.“Would you mind coming into my office?”“Of course.”The woman stood.She was elegant.Composed.Almost too composed.As she lifted her handbag, Rowan noticed a small wire disappearing beneath the leather flap.Her pulse quickened.“Everyone back!” Rowan shouted.The receptionist dropped behind the counter.Two officers
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