[Violet]
I frowned at the gift—a bouquet of pink roses and a box of my favorite chocolates. I searched for a note between the stems and found it. "Lunch at our usual spot? I'll be waiting. V.B."
The man hadn't given up. I gave both gifts to Zofia and asked her to return them to the sender. We no longer had any relationship. Returning the bouquet and chocolates would be my answer.
I used the morning to finish some work. Around lunchtime, I received a message from Vaughn. He reminded me about our lunch. After considering it, I grabbed my bag and left the office.
"Any results on my request from last night?" I asked as we were in the elevator.
"No, ma'am. The earliest would be this afternoon," Zofia replied.
"Good. We'll go to Vaughn's favorite restaurant. Make sure there are no waiters,
