208 Framing

Roxy Jenkins pushed the door open, only to realize how wrong her decision was.

Luke Perkins was inside, enjoying a chat and a cup of tea with a distributor.

They were both taken aback by the sudden door opening.

Seeing Roxy at the doorway, Luke's brow furrowed, he asked, "Roxy, why are you here?"

Roxy fumbled nervously.

Hadn't Leonel Sutcliffe said that Luke was reviewing reports and was free?

But wasn't Luke clearly busy with a guest?

For the first time, Roxy stuttered, "Chairman... I've come because..."

Before she could finish, she glanced at Leonel and saw mockery in his eyes.

She'd been played by Leonel!

Forcing a smile, Roxy tried to explain to Luke, "I have a few questions to ask you, but I didn't realize you had guests. Sorry for intruding, I'll come back when you are free."

Seeing her explanation, the distributor tentatively asked Luke, "Chairman Perkins, should I..."

Luke gestured dismissively, "No need, let's continue our tea."