The Devil's Wedding Ring
“Valerie, this is Everett Lang. One of the key partners in the Pacific operations. You will find him precise and… demanding in every sense of the word.”
Everett inclined his head toward me. “It is a pleasure to meet you,” he said, voice polite but taut.
“And you manage the affairs of so many designer brands, acting as an ambassador and also an actress as well, correct?” another woman, smaller, with sharp glasses and an angular face, asked.
“Indeed,” Cillian said, his tone a soft authority that brooked no contradiction. “I oversee acquisitions, legal disputes, brand integrations. Valerie will observe today. You will understand why she must be by my side.”