Chapter 53The Metropolitan Club hummed with quiet wealth. Crystal chandeliers cast golden light over the lunchtime crowd of bankers, executives, and old-money families. This was where the city's elite did business away from public eyes.Mona adjusted her cream silk blouse as she followed the maître d' through the main dining room. A year ago, they would have looked through her as if she were invisible. Now, as Mrs. Kane, she commanded attention simply by existing."Your usual table, Mrs. Kane," the maître d' said, pulling out a chair at a corner table with excellent sightlines."Thank you, Henry. I'm expecting someone to join me later."As Henry moved away, Mona pretended to check her phone while scanning the room. She found her target – Thomas Miller, CEO of Miller Financial, seated with two older men. Their lunch appeared to be ending.The intelligence Alexander had provided was flawless. Miller lunched here every Wednesday with board members. His companions would be retiring withi
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