James entered his office through his private elevator. At five-forty in the morning, he expected an empty office, but he could see Rebecca’s light on. She normally came in at six so that their schedules didn’t vary too much when he was in England, but she must have anticipated his early arrival this morning.
Not wanting to bother her for coffee, he decided he would make it himself. He secured his laptop to the docking station and brought it out of hibernation. His office door opened and Rebecca Lin walked in, carrying a steaming mug.
James glanced at her as he logged in to his computer. Even at this early hour, she still looked smart and crisp in her gray pencil skirt and white blouse. She had her straight black hair cut to her chin, making her petite frame seem even smaller. As a second
