James
There is a tap at my office door. “Come in.”
Francis pushes it open then hovers, looking wary. “James, I have Kirstie on from the lobby. She says Ben Summerford is here and is asking to see you.”
What the f**k?
“I have given clear instructions that he is not….”
Francis gives me a Don’t-piss-with-me look, but her voice is calm. “I think he’s giving her a hard time, James. She doesn’t sound very happy.”
I bite down on my temper.
Just about had enough of this….
“Tell her I’m on my way. And alert Security that I may want them on call.”
“Yes, James.” And she steps smartly back out of my way.
*****
Kirstie bites her lip as I exit the elevator.
Nervous?
So you should be….
Ben is there, unusually for him, wearing suit and tie.
“Is the conference room vacant, Kirstie?”
“Yes, s
