CH 87: To Gift or Not to Gift

Outside the CEO's office, clouds had rolled by the afternoon sky. Sunrays cascaded through the window and illuminated the room with yellow light. They warmed Ambryan's back. He pulled a drawer open and took out a remote.

Blinds descended from the ceiling, blocking out the sun. He pushed another button and more indoor lights turned on at a more subtle warmth.

While his right hand worked on this, his left hand continued to type. He heard the door open as he hid the remote. New emails flooded his inbox.

The footsteps stopped near his desk. 

"What did my father say before he left?" Ambryan asked, breaking the silence between them. His hands continued to work.

Eve stiffened. This wasn't a test whether she'd say the truth or not, right? From what she knew, the walls were soundproof. No spy device had been implanted either. 

She shook her head, realizing that she overanalyzed the question. "He asked about Ms. Evangeline Reed."