Ben was reading out a letter to his secretary. She was skilled in shorthand, and by her established style, she listened to Ben’s dictation with rapt attention. When the shrieking noise of the phone reached her ears, she looked up.
“That must be your line sir.” Said the secretary,
“Thank you, I must get it.” He walked back into his office and stood behind his mahogany desk. When a cold voice hit his ears, he sat down and became more attentive and engaged.
“If I’m to know the reason for the blackmail, I will also know the name of the blackmailer. I have to comply with your demands to avoid the scandal.” Ben was being careful in his quest to know his blackmailer.
The voice at the other end was cleared. “You are a modern man, it is the Council Boss on the line. I found out the stain from t
