No Contact

There was no reproach in his question, if anything, Xinghe could hear layers of concern.

"You mean the thing where I was chased out of the lab?"

"Yes, didn't I tell you to come to me if anything happens?"

Obviously she didn't, because he heard this from someone else.

To his credit, he rushed back from his outstation meeting overseas the moment he heard wind of this.

He had business meetings planned for the rest of the week but he bought an immediate ticket and flew back, abandoning them all.

Xinghe admitted flatly, "I was just considering contacting you."

He happened to be faster than she imagined.

Mubai gave a wide grin and suddenly pulled on her arm, saying, "Come on, get in. We'll find some place more comfortable to talk this over."

Xinghe stood her ground. "This place is as good as any."