Chapter 33
Damien knocked on Joel's door, his voice loud and cheerful. "Rise and shine, Joel! George wants to see you!"
Joel groggily opened his eyes, his mind foggy with sleep. "Go away, Damien," he growled, rolling over and burying his face in the pillow.
Damien chuckled and opened the door, walking into the room. "No can do, buddy. George is waiting for you downstairs. He says it's urgent."
Joel threw off the covers and sat up, his anger growing. "Can't it wait? I'm trying to sleep here!"
Damien shrugged. "Sorry, Joel. George doesn't take no for an answer. You know that."
Joel rubbed his eyes, trying to shake off the sleep. He knew Damien was right. George was not a man to be kept waiting.
"Fine," Joel muttered, swinging his legs over the side of the bed. "I'm coming."
Damien gr
