Third Person's POV
"What's the issue?" Vanya asked.
"Melinda's academic records show she's been studying finance with excellent grades. But her plans are riddled with elementary mistakes. Something's off," Barbara explained.
"Elementary mistakes?"
"Yes. The jargon seems Googled. I checked her search history and her stock analysis—it's a mess. I suspect her qualifications might be fake," Barbara said.
Vanya furrowed her brows. Melinda was groomed by Cliff. How could her academic records be fake?
As Vanya hesitated, the lounge door opened.
Elliot entered with a plate of cheeseecake slices.
Vanya said into the phone, "I have other matters. I'll contact you tonight."
"Understood, Miss Dalton," Barbara replied.
After hanging up, Elliot placed the cheeseecake in front of Vanya.
"Alpha
