After brunch, Gerard drove them to Ray's lavish manor in a Rolls-Royce Phantom.
Once they arrived, Ray's presence filled the master bedroom. He had just slumped on his bed, about to be a goner in sleep, when he heard a knock on the door.
"President Ray, Queency is on the line." Gerard announced.
"Come in."
Ray granted Gerard passage into the room with two words.
Gerard's footsteps approached. He offered Ray the phone to take the call and left.
"Babe?" Queency's voice flowed softly from the other end, through the airwaves.
Ray seemed unshaken to have her on the line.
"Queency." He plainly called, his tone lacking warmth.
"Miss you, boo." She said, distributing a vocal charm.
"What do you want?" He cut in, trying to get rid of her as quickly as possible.
It was clear he had l
