Chapter Sixteen
“Do you want me to send her away?” Hanna asks, alarmed at my expression.
“Um, no. Where is she?”
“In reception. She’s not alone. She’s accompanied by another young
woman.”
Oh!
“And Miss Prescott wants to talk to you,” Hanna adds. I’m sure she does.
“Send her in.”
Hanna stands aside and Prescott enters my office. She’s on a mission,
bristling with professional efficiency.
“Give me a moment, Hanna. Prescott, take a seat.”
Hanna closes the door, lea一ving Prescott and me alone.
“Mrs. Grey, Leila Williams is on your proscribed list of visitors.”
“What!” I ha一ve a proscribed list?
“On our watch list, ma’am. Taylor and Welch ha一ve been quite specific about
not letting her come into contact with you.”
I frown, not understanding. “Is she dangerous?”
“I can’t say, ma’am.”
“Why do I even know that she’s here?”
Prescott swallows and for a moment looks awkward. “I was on a restroom
break. She came in, spoke directly to Claire, and Claire called Hanna.”
“Oh. I see.” I realize that even Prescott has to pee, and I laugh. “Oh dear.”
“Yes ma’am.” Prescott gives me an embarrassed grin, and it’s the first time
I’ve seen a chink in her armor. She has a lovely smile.
“I need to talk to Claire about protocol, again,” she says, her tone weary.
“Sure. Does Taylor know she’s here?” I cross my fingers unconsciously,
hoping she hasn’t told Christian.
“I left a brief voice message for him.”
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Oh.
“Then I only ha一ve a short time. I’d like to know what she wants.”
Prescott gazes at me for a moment. “I must advise against it, ma’am.”
“She’s here to see me for a reason.”
“I’m supposed to prevent that, ma’am.” Her voice is soft but resigned.
“I really want to hear what she has to say.” My tone is more forceful than I
intend.
Prescott stifles her sigh. “I’d like to search them both before you do.”
“Okay. Can you do that?”
“I’m here to protect you, Mrs. Grey, so yes, I can. I’d also like to stay with you
while you talk.”
“Okay.” I’ll grant her this concession. Bes
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