are loyal.”
Victoria’s expression never changed.
“Employees are loyal until they’re subpoenaed.”
Nobody laughed after that.
An hour later, Victoria sat beside Emily while doctors completed examinations.
The Prescott family had left.
But not before Margaret delivered one final warning.
“You have no idea who you’re challenging.”
Victoria waited until the woman finished.
Then she replied with four words.
“No. You don’t.”
The next morning began a chain reaction.
Victoria made calls.
Not emotional calls.
Not angry calls.
Professional calls.
Precise calls.
The kind that moved mountains.
By noon, a
