Chapter Twelve
The interior of the building was…
The interior of the building was dimly lit. I walked across an ornate marble floor toward a plush red curtain separating what appeared to be a lobby area from another larger room. I pulled back the curtain and saw several workmen on ladders hanging theatrical lighting above a proscenium stage. There were several rows of cocktail tables being polished and set up.
I walked back into the lobby and down a darkened corridor. There were several rooms on each side of the hallway. I had the urge to explore each one but the doors were shut. Near the end of the corridor I noticed a door was open and a light shined from within. I looked inside and a large man seated behind a table spoke to me.
“Are you here for the interview?”
Though the man didn’
