Ava Daniels Deborah Vance Novels & Stories

"Mr. West? Mrs. West? The GAL is here." Aria sat up straighter. She smoothed her skirt. She felt like she was back in school, waiting to be called to the principal's office. "Send them in," Noah said. A woman walked in. She was older, with grey hair cut in a sharp bob and a sensible suit. She carried a briefcase that looked worn. She didn't smile. "I'm Ms. Vance," she said. Noah stiffened. "Vance?" "No relation to your mother's first husband," Ms. Vance said dryly, catching the look. "Common name. I've been assigned to Theodore's case."

I stood on the porch with my arms crossed, watching them move like they'd rehearsed it, and felt a strange mix of relief and exposure, like I'd finally stopped hiding and started being watched by people paid specifically to watch. Their leader crossed the yard first, a woman, mid-forties maybe, dark hair pulled back tight enough it looked like it hurt, eyes doing a slow sweep of the tree line before they ever landed on me. "Ms. Vance." She held out a hand, grip firm and unhurried. "Dorian. I'll be heading your detail." "Thank you for coming so quickly." "Your assistant made it sound urgent." She said it flatly, not quite a question, waiting to see if I'd fill in what Gerald hadn't been able

"You're Ms. Kane, from Astra Pharmaceuticals? Where did you get this data?" He pointed at the document on the desk, unable to hide the excitement in his voice. I walked up to him and bowed deeply. "Dr. Whitmore, let me reintroduce myself. I'm Vivian Kane. I'm also Adrian Vance's wife." His face darkened instantly, and he slammed a hand on the desk. "You have the nerve to show your face? I've seen exactly how the Vances operate." "Get out. I will never work with a company like yours."

about Daniel Busch. Suddenly, turning a corner, she spotted a woman similar to Doña Daniela. But yes... It was Doña Daniela! And she was entering another café accompanied by none other than... Karen Hastings! Ava's heart filled with tremendous anxiety, and her heaviness turned into anguish. What was that woman doing talking to her mother-in-law?!