Chapter 41 - Charlie (Part 2)

Well, I think we've messed up your night enough. Don't worry, Mr. Sullivan. I guarantee that any discussion our company wants to have with yours will be done exclusively during business hours and arranged directly with your assistant. “ the Stra. Ahmed solemnly assured, not looking the least bit concerned to disguise her satisfaction with her partner's displeasure “Now, if you'll excuse us...

“It was indeed a great pleasure to meet you, Mrs. Sullivan. And, Mr. Sullivan, on behalf of all of us, I wish you much success in your new professional endeavors. Have a good night. “Mr. Davis greeted them, equally apologetic and nervous, as he placed a hand on Winston's shoulder and began to guide him away, apparently in a silent request that his partner stop throwing sidelong glances at the couple.

“ If that's what you deal with every day at work…” Charlie commented, as soon as the trio were far enough away that I couldn't hear them anymore “So, more than ever, I support the idea of you retirin