Barry arrived at Jonathan Raven's office building at 8:55 AM, deliberately early. He wanted to observe the environment, to understand what he was walking into. The building was one of the most exclusive commercial properties in the city, located in a heavily secured area where only the most powerful people conducted business.
The security was impressive but not excessive—nothing that would draw attention. Guards in business attire checked credentials. Surveillance cameras were present but not obtrusive. Everything about the building screamed wealth and power, but in a way that tried not to be obvious about it.
Barry had briefed Morrison on the meeting the night before. The agent had wanted to wire Barry with a recording device, but Barry refused. If Jonathan suspected any kind of trap, t
