Chapter 145

Dennis flopped on the seat pulling it towards his desk, he was engrossed in the hill of files which spread out before him.

The soft amber from the lamp sitting on the desk lightened the almost dark room, casting a warm light over the papers as he raised them glancing through the information on them. Lost in concentration, he did not notice when his guard, James, walked into the room.

"I'm sorry Sir, Smith is at the gate," James said loudly announcing his presence, his voice interrupting Dennis who was completely focused on his work.

Dennis raised his head slowly from the files, his brow furrowing with anger from the interruption"Smith? Let him come in," he ordered, suspicious about the unexpected visit.

James nodded and swiftly left the room to get Smith as Dennis adjusted his tie and fixed his posture arranging the files as he waited for Smith. Moments later, Smith walked into the room, his expression was confident yet suspicious.

"Dennis," Smith greeted, his tone business-like.

"Sm