C9 Chapter 9

"Isn't that right, Mr. Blackwood... uh, Mr. Blackwood?" a short bald man with a chubby face inquired.

"Hmm? Pardon?"

"I said it would be a pleasure working with you on this huge project."

"The pleasure is all mine, Mr. Patterson."

"You've been awfully distracted these past few days. Is there something on your mind?"

"No... no, it's just that—"

"Oh, let the young man be, Edward