Chapter 39. Who Wants a Private?

Crystal frowned and said, “Oh, no! What a pity. I was going to cook a big lunch for you. I am so sorry! What now?”

Nathan shrugged, and as he turned around, he said, “We can go out to eat, and you can cook for me tonight or another time!”

“Yes!” Crystal exclaimed. “We can go out for lunch. My treat. And then I’ll make dinner for you tonight!”

“Sounds good to me,” Nathan said.

They hadn’t driven far when Nathan’s phone rang. He accepted the call through the car’s Bluetooth. It was Andy, Nathan’s assistant. After exchanging pleasantries, Andy said, “Mr. Grant just arrived with a contract. You have an appointment with him at noon. Did you forget?”

Nathan frowned and said, “I suppose I did. Please apologize to Mr. Grant for me as I won’t be able to make it. See if you can get him to reschedule for next week.”

“But Mr. Grant’s schedule is very tight,” Andy said. “If we cancel this meeting, then the contract may not get signed, and Mr. Grant might walk.