Chapter 22Oblivious of the commotion that had taken place in the corridor and up front, I was concentrating on getting some reports for the SEC ready, when the phone on my desk rang and startled me. As I picked up the receiver, I saw James through the glass panel. He was about to enter my office, when he realized I was on the phone but didn’t wait – he rushed in and sat in the chair opposite my desk.
“Talya speaking,” I was slightly surprised that the caller hadn’t been announced. “Hi, Khalid. How are you? How did the meeting go? ...Okay, but I’ve got a dinner date with... What do you mean, don’t go? ...Say what?” I blurted, fixing my gaze on James. “No, no one told me yet... How do you know? ...Never mind... Yes, he’s right here actually... Okay then, I’ll see you when you get here.” Rep
