He had to be careful in handling the conversation. He had to act convincingly in front of his guest, but that was easy. He had been trained to be charming and compelling when luring clients.
He did not want his father-in-law to suspect anything unusual. He sensed that he was listening carefully to his every word and watching every gesture he made.
"Yes, I am sorry for the late call." She started to say on the other line. But she did not finish the remaining of her sentences when Troy cut her off.
She was about to inform him that her flight had been delayed. She was supposed to arrive in an hour. Then, he was picking her up at the airport. But her words were lost when he started talking.
"No worries, honey. I will be there on time. By the way, your father unexpectedly came by." He used a word of endearment in the conversation to make her father believe in their act.
