The next day was spent with work and business negotiations. He could only take a late lunch break, but even then he called Giselle at the London centre to discuss in detail how things were going back home. In the meantime, Christian had also arrived, and it looked like he was controlling the business cases quite smoothly. Hayden expected nothing less from him, although thinking about their latest discussion, he regretted not being a bit friendlier. His carefully put question whether there had been a private message left for him, was followed by a short pause, then it was answered with a no. He himself didn’t know what he was expecting or hoping for. In any case, the answer was sobering.
Being familiar with American hospitality, he knew a hearty meal was awaiting him in the evening at the
