Chapter 42

After five years

"Did you remind Mr. Gonzales about the contract with the Barcellos?"

"Yes, madam. I've sent him a message thirty minutes ago and he replied that only the finishing touches of the contract are still on the roll."

She opened the glass door for me and I entered the lobby of the last floor of the building.

"And what do you mean by finishing touches? I remember specifically instructing you to make sure I get the contract on my desk by the end of the day."

"I get that, madam. Expect it to be on your desk as you said."

"Good. I expect nothing less from you, Katy. Anything for the day?"

I stopped in the middle of the hallway to look for anything that might trigger my day but to my delight, nothing disturbing is on the way.

"Madam, Ms. Cathy called informing you about a luncheon meeting with her with the executives of the Marina quarry opera