Emily packed her things and, as she went downstairs, told the front desk that she wanted to change rooms. The front desk informed her that the hotel was extremely busy, all suites had been booked, and only single rooms were available. Although Emily didn't want to stay in a room next to Joseph's, she also didn't want to settle for a worse room, so she reluctantly agreed. Fortunately, even though their rooms were adjacent, the soundproofing was excellent, so she wasn't worried about what he and his female secretary might be doing in his room at night and whether it would disturb her. Joseph lay on the bed, his mind filled with thoughts of Emily and Sykes being together in the room—a man and a woman alone in a hotel—what could happen? It was obvious. Just the thought of this possibility

