Veronica accompanies her father on a business trip to Tokyo. While sightseeing with an escort from Mr. Lodge's computer division, Veronica buys a pair of earrings that were meant for another, more sinister person.; Suddenly infatuated with Rob, Veronica stews when he won't respond to her flirting. Meanwhile several parties are following the trio, one seeking to steal the earrings Veronica bought while the other hopes to steal information on a new robotic process at Lodge Industries.; Rob discovers Veronica's charms, finally. He also discovers that Veronica's earrings hold important microchips to his robotic process.; Veronica acts as bait to lure out the industrial spy after her earrings.; Through Veronica, Stephanie Prater gives readers tips on proper application of makeup.