"President Fairchild isn't the kind of old man who's easy to fool. For someone like Melody Monroe, once he discovers her true nature, she'll realize just how severe the consequences are." Cheryl Rhodes grew more agitated as she spoke.
"Exactly," Ruby Gordon immediately chimed in.
"I think Melody Monroe is playing with fire. In the end, she's bound to have a miserable fate."
The women nodded, agreeing that this was the most likely outcome.
Lois Hughes walked to the signing area and glanced at Melody Monroe and Evan Fairchild, who were standing not far in front of her. Her mind replayed the conversation they'd just had.
Melody Monroe signed her name. Evan Fairchild then took the pen from her hand and began his own signature by extending from the last stroke of hers. The two names were now linked together.
Evan Fairchild looked at Melody Monroe's signature, then back at her.
