had been holding and turned to the tall

he second-floor window, where he had a clear vie

ghed. "Three years ago, she gave up everything for that b

doors. He was Professor Sterling's most brilliant former student, now a major investor in the aerospace sector

desk. "She wants to come back and finish her degree.

e was calm and detached. "But if she's lost the spark she

"I understand." He pressed the int

instantly-Jasper Hunter. Heir to the Hunter Group, a Wall Street legend, and the youngest, most a

, but she buried it quickly. She turned to

on his desk. "Back? Caddie, you left without a word. Do you think th

sorry, Professor. I apologiz

ent and observant. He was curious

ssor Sterling pressed. "How much do you know about the latest de

on his desk. "Professor, these are some ideas I've been working on. A proposal for an alternativ

picked up the document. Jasper's

ned into focused study. Several of the points Caddie raised were e

emained strict. "Anyone can write a good proposal. I'll give you one week

of the test. She gave a small nod. "Yes,

to Jasper. "That girl... three years away,

neat, forceful lines. A faint, almost imperceptibl

ied her back toward Greenwich, Ca

y gala at The Plaza Hotel tomorrow night. Gideon Stone from Hunter Group will

arkening city. "I understa