Sweet Subterfuge
"That's not the point. After you left yesterday afternoon, I received a call from an old friend. He's helping another Aldovian shipping company build connections. You might have heard of it.
"It's called Moorewell Shipping. Their offer was slightly lower than the one you initially proposed, but the other conditions were more favorable.
"To be honest, I was tempted. However, I'd promised you and Sharon, so I wouldn't break my promise."
"We won't let you down, Mr. Ackley." Lewis expressed his gratitude once again.
As soon as they left Thompson Medical's office, Lewis' expression darkened, as if a storm was brewing overhead.
"What's wrong? We've signed the contract. Why aren't you happy?" Laris
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