"I would like to have a meeting with you tomorrow in the conference room." Robert's annoying voice echoed in my head.

I groaned and rolled my eyes, even as I knotted my tie. Four weeks ago, it was his wife, Ivory, giving orders, and now it is him.

Robert and Ivory need to read the dictionary and realise what the word retired means because they are doing the opposite.

Cecil came up from behind and wrapped her arms around me. "Hey," she said, pressing her face against my back, and she pressed a kiss there.

"Hey," I said back, leaning in to get more of her warmth. "I hope you...