Chapter 20: Damon's Agenda

Edwin led Damon up the stairs, with Paola trailing behind. Edwin paused and turned to look at her.  Paola stopped in her tracks. "Um… you two have things to discuss. If you need to handle something, I can wait," she offered. Edwin realized that he didn't even know her name yet.  "Oh." Paola's expression dimmed just a little. Damon smiled.  "Mr. Edwin, since she's already your goddaughter, she shouldn't be stuck in her old job. She's smart, and she's got people skills. I bet she could...