"No need." With a darkening gaze, Lance hurried into the bathroom, his appearance disheveled. Beneath the shower, he allowed the cold water to soak him entirely. His eyes shut, he replayed the night's events in his mind. During the toast with Bradley, Lance recalled a waiter who had seemingly offered him a glass of champagne. It was that glass of champagne that seemed to be the root of the problem. The audacity to strike at such an event, with him as the target, left Lance pondering the potential culprits among women or business partners. Ivan promptly retrieved the surveillance footage. After enduring a half-hour of cold water, Lance managed to suppress his inner turmoil. Emerging in a bathrobe, Lance found Ivan already at the computer, reviewing the surveillance footage. Withou

