rom the top shelf of the closet an

s Bradley had bought her. She grabbed only her old, faded t

or and stared at her pale fac

amond wedding ring off her left r

d to the living room and dropped the ring

ut. The metal teeth locked

artment. She didn't look back at the golden

obby button. When the doors slid open, the security

ushed over. "Madam, where are you goin

expression flat. "I am

he revolving glass doors, and stepped

her suitcase in the trunk, and slid i

highway, Herminia pulled

. Anne Roberson's anxious voice cam

e," Herminia said, her

r end. "Thank God! I'm coming to t

ance of The Plaza. Herminia stepped out and immediately s

bone-crushing hug. "That blind bastard Bradley doesn't deserv

rs finally released. She offered

e low sports car. Anne handed her a hot cup of coffe

ed out a heavy, matte-black encrypted laptop. Her fingers flew

board labeled "Project Iris." A massive

. The tired, defeated lo

d, staring at the screen. "I h