Chapter 11 - Valerie Tries To Intimidate Maya Inside An Evanston Cafe
On Monday morning, Maya was sitting in a corner booth at a quiet Starbucks in Evanston, reviewing medical therapy routines.
A tall woman wearing expensive designer sunglasses and carrying a leather handbag stepped up to her table without asking.
It was Valerie, Michael’s colleague and mistress, looking at Maya with condescending pity as she sat down opposite her.
“Michael told me you’ve been hanging around his mother’s neighborhood making cryptic comments,” Valerie said bluntly.
“I was buying groceries, Valerie; I have no interest in Michael or his mother’s pathetic drama,” Maya answered without looking up.
“Michael is about to be promoted to Vice President at Vitalis, Maya,” Valerie bragged, tapping her manicured nails on the table.
“Don't ruin his career with bitter divorce claims or fabricated stories about company contracts,” Valerie warned threateningly.
Maya slowly closed her caregiving manual, looking directly into Valerie’s eyes with a calm, predatory smile.
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“Tell Michael that the federal auditors are reviewing Vitalis Health’s customs invoices for Ethan Vance,” Maya whispered softly.
Valerie’s confident posture instantly collapsed, her face going completely pale as she stumbled out of the coffee shop in silence.
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