Edie was too focused on talking to Ivan that she missed the receptionist's intentions.
Hearing Edie's voice, Ivan was a little surprised, "Mrs. Yates, what can I do for you?" Mrs. Yates would never call him, so it had to be significant.
"I am on the first floor of the L.N building. The receptionist won't allow me to come up and see Stuart."
"What?" Ivan yelled out, shocking all the staff in the office. They all turned to look at him, staring at him with puzzlement in their eyes.
He swept his eyes over them. Everyone lowered their heads and continued to work. Standing up, Ivan walked towards a corner of the room. He lowered his voice, "Mrs. Yates, why are you here?"
"I.....brought some food for Stuart...." It was the first time she ever did such a thing for him. She felt a little shy.