[Q]: in one swift motion , they separated , adam leaping backward , mack jumping toward the front door . before she even had the knob in her hand , however , it opened inward , to reveal a pert , petite blonde standing on the other side . the newcomer blinked wide blue eyes , then arched delicate blond brows in not particularly convincing surprise . '' why , dorsey , '' she said , turning her attention first to mack and then to...

[A]: adam

[Q]: he hovered until sylvia asked him to serve . '' jack will come when he 's ready , '' she said as the footman ladled soup into her bowl . '' his accent changed up there , '' i said . '' why is that ? '' '' it happens when he 's ... upset . '' she glanced at the door , then at the...

[A]: footman

[Q]: she gripped the edge of the sink , staring at her face paler than the white porcelain in her grip . carson sounded like the child of an alcoholic , who 'd numbed himself to expecting good things because then nobody could let him down . ohmigod . why had n't she seen the pattern before ? because she had n't been objective-like a teacher-when it came to...

[A]: carson

[Q]: 111 theodore looked up from his desk as henry 's head appeared in the doorway . henry looked sheepish , which was the normal state of affairs , but somehow theodore had a bad feeling . ' you were quick , ' he pointed out . ' any problems ? ' henry cleared his throat . ' well - ' theodore sighed . ' i 'm not going to like this , am i ,...

[A]:
henry