“Hello Rachel, I need your help.” Cordelia speaks into her cell phone immediately her call is connected, her tone firm.

“No pleasantries? This is unlike you Cordelia. Is all well?. Rachel asks, curiosity etched in her voice.

“I am in a tight spot and I don't know what to do.”

“What happened?”

Cordelia stands, massaging her hair roughly in frustration. “I told you about the new project Wills Corporation is supposed to invest in, didn't I?”

“Yeah, you did. Did the investment fall through?”

“Yeah, almost and it's my fault. Alan is out for me because of it. You know how he can get. I just need suggestions on how...