ME
I’m going to head straight to Eli’s office.
My phone rings, and I answer it.
“Are you sure? I can act as interference,” he says.
I laugh.
“I don’t need you to run interference. I spent years dealing with your grumpy brother.”
“That was a long time ago.”
I flinch at his words.
“He’s going to know who contacted you,” he says unnecessarily.
“He will. But you warned him. Has he called you? Told you it’s resolved?”
“No.”
“Then he knows I’m coming. He’ll also know you did it from a place of love and concern. This is how your family supports each other.”
“It’s why you’re part of that family.”
My heart warms at his words, as it always does.
“I am. And I value that bond. Don’t worry about Elijah. I’ve got this.”
“Thank you, Pen, I know it’s difficult,” he says. “Was Kris okay with you coming back? I know you’re busy with the wedding.”
“Kris is very understanding. He knows what you all mean to me.”
Gabriel remains silent. He’s not one to comment on other people’s affairs of the heart. He never has been.
“Tell me again what you know,” I say, changing the subject.
By the time we finish our call, Mason is pulling up outside Elijah’s office.
He retrieves my bag and hands it to me.
“Call me if you need a lift,” Mason says.
“Thank you.”
I leave Mason and walk towards Elijah’s office. The foyer is double height with glass elevators running up the inside and a lot of tile and stainless steel. It screams futuristic with its clean cut and technology stereotype.
“Good morning. Welcome to Frazer Cyber Security,” the receptionist says, looking up and pausing. “Oh, Ms Dawson. It’s lovely to see you. Is Mr Frazer or Mr Saunders expecting you?”
I smile at Lynda. She’s worked in the main reception for years. I may create computer games for a living, but I also design computer components and hardware, and they are one of my clients. Few people know I was here at its inception. It was me, not Todd, who helped create the company’s business plan with Elijah. That the company was originally named Frazer Dawson Cyber Security.
“I was in town and thought I’d pop in, see if Mr Frazer is available,” I say, giving her an extra bright smile.
“That’s wonderful. I’ll message Jules and let her know you’re on your way up.”
Lynda gives me a visitor’s pass and buzzes me through the security gate. The glass elevator rises, moving me high above reception. My eyes scan my surroundings, checking for a visible security breach, and they come up empty. When it finally pings, I step out and walk towards Jules, Elijah’s PA.
Jules gets up and moves around her desk, pulling me in for a welcoming hug.
