Serena Vale ~•~ I wasn’t in the mood to go to work today, especially after that confrontation with Douglas and the awkward spot I was in with Rafael and Nikolai, but I couldn’t use up my sick days just because I was uncomfortable. So I got my ass out of bed, got dressed, and drove to work. I went in earlier than usual and Rebecca spotted me as soon as the elevator opened. Was she always lingering by the door? “Serena, thank God!” She clutched a navy blue folder. “I was about to take this to Mr. Moretti. Will you be a darling and send it up for me? He needs it for a nine o’clock meeting and I’ve got some things to wrap up before then.” Was this what I got for coming into work early? She looked like she was in a hurry and there were only ten minutes before the meeting. I took the folde

