Harrison's phone rang at exactly 2 PM. He glanced at the screen. Unknown number. But the area code was local.
He answered.
"I'm back," a familiar voice said. Female. Confident. "I booked a table. The usual place. 7 PM."
Harrison leaned back in his chair. "Anna."
"Miss me?"
"You were supposed to return next month."
"Plans changed." There was a smile in her voice. "Business wrapped early. Besides, I heard things got interesting while I was gone."
Harrison's expression didn't change. "Interesting?"
"You tell me." Anna waited for him to respond. When he didn't, she continued. "So. Dinner?"
Harrison considered it. Then made his decision.
"I'll be there."
"Good. Don't be late, King."
The call ended. Harrison set the phone down. Stared at it for a moment.
Anna Chen. Thirty-two. Alpha. One of his most trusted managers at Nexus Global. Ten years with the company. Knew the business inside and out. Knew him better than most.
