“Those chairs look expensive for a real estate firm that opened three weeks ago.”

“Arthur Vance provided those for the suite,” Grant said.

“He wants prospective bank lenders to see a solid corporate space when they step off the elevator.”

He took the wool coat from her arm and hung it on a brass hook behind his desk.

“I have a conference call with the regional bank officers at noon,” Grant said, guiding her toward the outer doorway.

He reached into his vest pocket, pulled out a small brass key, and placed it in her palm.