"Hello. How can I help you?" the receptionist at Linares Group asked as Vinnie walked into the building. "I'm here to see Mr. Linares. Please tell him Mrs. Conroy is here," Vinnie said coolly. "Do you have an appointment?" "No, but I just spoke with Mr. Linares on the phone. Inform him first, and if there's a problem, I'll call him myself," Vinnie replied firmly. After leaving the hospital, Vinnie headed straight for Linares Group. She had called Pablo twice, but he hadn't answered. Did he really think he could ignore her? Today, she was determined to collect the money. Vinnie folded her arms and watched the receptionist make an internal call. The young woman glanced up at her and whispered something into the receiver. "I'm sorry, but Mr. Linares is out at a meeting. Perhaps you coul

