But Arrow had already moved on to his waiting vehicle, as had the rest of her group. She pulled out her cell phone to call Lance and demand to know why he’d sold her out.

“Sorry to give you no warning, Millie,” he said, when he came on the line. “I figured it would help our plan to throw him off-balance, and you needed to act unguardedly. He’s agreed to meet you at his stadium in a few minutes to show you how powerful he is and what kind of protection he can offer. Let him spout off and feel like a big man and keep your mouth shut. Let him think you’re a secretary who is no threat to him.”

Millie grumbled an acceptance and hung up her phone.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Stuart Woods is the author of more than eighty novels, including the #1 New York Times-bestselling Stone Barrington series. He is a native of Georgia and began his writing career in the advertising industry. Chiefs, his debut in 1981, won the Edgar Award. An avid sailor and pilot, Woods lives in Florida, Maine, and New Mexico.

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