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Why on Earth is he calling me?
“How are you placed tomorrow? Can you meet with me?”
I tried to reply, but I was tongue-tied.
“Are you there, Amelia?”
“Yes.”
“Can you come to my office? When are you free?”
“Why do you want to see me?”
“I have a proposal to discuss with you.”
Chapter Thirteen
Ihad walked through these doors hundreds of times in my life without a second thought, but this time was different. I was an ex-employee now, and I felt shifty and out of place in the high-ceilinged lobby full of gleaming chrome, black tile, and faux marble. I prayed I wouldn’t run in to anyone I used to work with. The situation was too embarrassing.
Why did Neil want to speak to me? I still hadn’t figured it out. A change of heart seemed unlikely at this late stage, but what else could it be about? Unless he had thought up some genius new way to humiliate me… I shuddered.
James Campbell manned reception on the twentieth floor. He wore a suit that was too large on his wiry frame, giving the appearance he was playing dress-up. His youthful face added to the effect. I suspected he was one of those people who was older than they looked—the same as me.
“Hi, James.” I said, approaching.
His eyebrows shot up at the sight of me. “Amelia! What brings you here?”
Despite his surprised look, he had a cheery tone that made me feel like an old friend.
“Neil called me in. He should be expecting me. I’m a few minutes early, though.”
“I don’t think he’s in his office right now. I saw him step out a while ago.”
“No problem. I’ll wait. By the way, thanks for giving me that update about Christine. I was so relieved to hear she’s okay.”
“We all were. But why’d you have to go and leave her at my desk like that?! It was the scariest moment of my life! I’m still not over it.”
I grimaced. “Sorry. I didn’t know what else to do.”
“Well, I’m just glad it wasn’t for long and that she’s okay now. Did you hear she’s had her baby?”
My mouth dropped open. “What? No. I didn’t.”
“A little girl.”
“That’s wonderful. When was that?”
“About a week ago, I think. I only just found out today.”
“And everything’s okay?”
“From what I know, she’s doing fine.”
“What a relief. I’m so happy for her.”
“Me too. She’s such a nice lady.”
I heard the metallic clang of the lift opening behind me. The atmosphere shifted in the room. I sensed it was Neil without having to look.
