"Special consultant..." Annie whispered, the title rolling around in her mind like a bitter pill.
Linda rushed to pledge her loyalty. "Don't worry yourself, Mr. Cross. Irina's nothing but a fraud. She spends all day glued to that computer or hanging around with Vera. Sure, she might know a thing or two, but she's got nothing on your family's medical legacy."
"Vera?" Erik's blood ran cold. He leaned forward, pressing harder. "You're talking about the old director from Dawn Orphanage? How did the girl you're sponsoring get mixed up with her?"
Erik's mind raced. If she's really connected to Vera, I need to dig deeper. Vera isn't some nobody. If my family hadn't destroyed her reputation years back, she'd probably be world-renowned for her healing abilities by now.
