Eloise Thompson gives a sideways, light smile, "Putting some pressure on yourself properly can drive you forward"

Egbert Chumley was stunned, then enlightened, but not before saying, "No wonder they say the harder you work, the faster you improve"

She was just about to speak, this time, when she met Reeva Lawson's eyes.

Eloise Thompson noticed a twinkle in Reeva Lawson's eye and a vague hint of amusement.

It was not clear what Reeva Lawson had said to Kevin, and Kevin's scowling eyes, at once, fell on her.

Now that Kevin had seen him, Egbert Chumley simply led Eloise Thompson forward.

"Kevin, it's been a long time." Egbert Chumley was...