12 April, Palace Hotel, City K
Before John could respond Matthew walked off, leaving John to turn to Bronwyn Li, and say "I should know better than to cross swords with Matthew, I always feel like an idiot afterwards."
"The Boss is well known for it. Why do you think I kept as quiet as I could while we were talking to him?"
"He has been like that for as long as I can remember. I never learn." Shaking his head, John said "I think we should avoid him as much as we can tonight, and deal with him later."
"Sounds like a plan, but you know…"
"Do not worry, Bronwyn. I can deal with him."