ZOE'S PLAN

"Thank you, miss, but you shouldn't have done that," Stewart said to Zoe in the elevator.

"It's nothing," Zoe replied. "That was outrageous and uncalled for."

"Ah yes, but I didn't want you getting in trouble with the Vice President because of me," Stewart explained.

"Don't worry about me." Zoe smiled.

"I can't believe that after working with the Vice President for years, all it took him to get rid of me was a single mistake."

"I'm so sorry, Mr. Stewart."

"It's fine; I will look for another job."

"I'm sure you'll find a better one."

"I sincerely doubt that. I was lucky with this one. I don't think I'll ever see someone who will pay me as much as Mr. Henry does."

The elevator doors opened, and they stepped out simultaneously. Zoe followed Mr. Stewart behind, heading to the front door. Before exiting the living room, Zoe glanced back, half expecting to see Henry, thinking she had heard his footsteps, but then there were only giant portraits staring at her.

Zoe allowed Mr. Stewart to con