Shirley’s voice shot up, both anxious and excited. “Where is she? Please, just tell me, where is she right now?”
“She’s on vacation at a mountain resort,” the person replied.
Shirley’s heart dropped. She needed to find Amy as soon as possible and tell her in person about Catherine’s lawsuit. Amy had to know just how shameless Catherine was being.
“Get a car for me. I’m leaving right now.”
“Yes, Ms. James. The car will be waiting at the lobby entrance.”
Shirley hung up, grabbed her phone and purse, and rushed out of her office without another thought. There was only one thing on her mind. She had to reach Amy before Catherine did. If this went to court, Amy would be the key witness.
She could not let Amy side with Catherine. That was simply not an option.
The driver was already waiting downstairs. Shirley and her assistant climbed into the car. The resort was out in the suburbs, about an hour and a half away.
Shirley was sure Amy would understand. Amy had already said she wouldn’t hold a grudge, and she’d even helped with some suggestions. As long as Shirley was sincere and made it worth Amy’s while—she could even offer her a share of Resonance AI’s profits—Amy would be on her side.
Only Amy could prove that Resonance AI was Shirley’s original work.
Almost two hours later, the car pulled up at the resort at the city’s edge. The place looked peaceful and private, just the kind of spot people escaped to when they wanted to disappear. Shirley wasted no time and hurried to Amy’s room.
She paused outside to catch her breath, then hit the doorbell.
The door opened, but it wasn’t Amy. It was her assistant.
“Hello. Can I help you?” the assistant asked politely.
“Hi, I’m Shirley from The James Group. I’m also an old friend of Amy’s. I’m here to see her.”

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