“Couldn’t you get an earlier flight?” Sarah asked.
“It’ll be fine. I should be in by three and the banquet doesn’t start until seven. Plenty of time,” Alex answered. She looked around the sterile office, missing the comfortable sitting area in her own office. She’d been busy the last few weeks after closing on their new acquisition, so she’d taken no time to personalize the space she was using.
“Michelle still isn’t happy you aren’t coming home earlier.”
“I know, but she’ll get over it.”
“Should I tell her you said that?”
“Hell no.”
“That’s what I thought.” Sarah laughed. “Big and bad until you’re dealing directly with her.”
“She should be glad I even agreed to do this at all.”
“She would never forgive you if you didn’t come.”
“That’s not what I meant. I wouldn’t miss the banquet
