Chapter 241 - Hidden in Plain Sight

  Mr. Hawthorne considered for a moment, then nodded. "Very well, Ms. Maine. We'll give you that opportunity. But I warn you, our standards are high." "As they should be," Deonna replied smoothly. "I promise you won't be disappointed." As she escorted the clients out, making arrangements for their tour and dinner, Deonna's mind was already grappling with the Tom and Rachel situation. By the time she reached her office, where the feuding couple waited, she had formulated a plan of attack. She entered the office, closing the door behind her with a decisive click. Tom and Rachel sat in chairs before her desk, pointedly not looking at each other. Deonna remained standing, fixing them both with a stern gaze. "I want to make one thing absolutely clear," she began, her voice low and controlled. "What happened out there was completely unacceptable. You've embarrassed yourselves, this company, and me personally. Now, you have exactly one chance to explain yourselves before I start making d