Unexpected Addition

Avery

I was deep into reconciling the budget projections for the Hudson project when my desk phone rang. I picked it up while still typing with my free hand.

"Avery Sutton speaking."

"Miss Sutton, I have a Clarence Dunn here to see Mr. Pierce." The security desk's voice crackled through the line.

"One moment, please." I checked Declan's calendar—11:30 AM meeting—which was right on schedule. "Yes,