Xavier finally came up with a perfect excuse and called Sean, who was driving up ahead.Sean answered his phone, and Xavier said, "I just got a call from the firm. A client would like to meet for lunch to review a case. So you guys go ahead without me. I've got to head back now."Sean replied, "You didn't say a single word about lunch plans before. Now, all of a sudden, you've got a meeting?"Xavier cleared his throat. "It was a last-minute appointment, and I didn't really have a choice. It's a big client, and the case involves a commercial dispute."Sean pressed, "Didn't they make any appointment in advance?""We're not all big shots like you, Sean. I don't need an appointment just to meet someone," Xavier shot back.Sean didn't have a comeback for that, so he ended the call.Xavier stared at the car in front of him and let out a long breath of relief as he took a detour at the next intersection.Inside the Bentley, Macie watched the Mercedes-Benz drive off as if it had just g
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