"You-" Julie choked on anger and refused to believe that Mr. Suzman would shut her out. He wouldn’t even budge at the mention of Terrence.

"Julie, it looks like name–dropping won’t work around here." Dustin flashed her a half–smile. Her eyes twitched, and her expression crumbled. She showed up confidently, only to be let down.

Still she glanced at the man.