Chapter10: Decision 1

Lucas put on a neatly tailored suit. He buttoned a cufflink and tidied up his appearance, then reached for his briefcase on the desk. Just then there was a soft knock at the door and Vlora entered. "I was just leaving, Vlo," Lucas said, handing the bag to his secretary. "How's everything going? No changes in the schedule, right?" Vlora took Lucas' work bag and replied, "No, sir. According to reports, Mr. Rhodes has been at the hotel for a few hours now. The meeting is still scheduled for six o'clock at the Fullman Batavia Park hotel restaurant." "Okay," Lucas nodded, glancing at his watch, which showed five in the afternoon. "We should go now." Lucas took a step, but Vlora's hesitant cough made him stop abruptly. "Um, sir." "What is it?" Vlora seemed uncertain. "There's someone who wants to meet you." "I have to go now, Vlo. Besides, I don't seem to have any appointments this afternoon." When it came to Lucas' work schedule, Vlora was certainly better informed than anyone else. But thi