“Can I give you a ride?” John said as they walked through the hotel lobby.
“Thank you, I brought a car,” Ines said. She decided it was best not to tell him about her meeting Kilborne tonight. That is, if he would still agree to see her. It was a little after nine p.m., and she still had to get her manuscript out of the trunk of her car.
“Well, it's been a pleasure seeing you again, Ines. Please give my best to Piper.”
“Of course. I'll be in touch with your assistant. I'm sure Piper will want to set another date for dinner.” Ines wasn't sure why, considering how callously her boss had stood him up tonight, but she had the feeling Piper thought meeting him was important.
“That will be fine. Good night.”
“Good night.” Ines waved at him as he got into a white Lincoln town car that had pul
