Before leaving, Oliver Thompson had called him. He didn't say anything, but Michael Gordon knew that this wasn't about going on a mission, but rather removing the last barrier between them. Therefore, when he heard what Julie Harrison was saying, he felt like this silly woman might have fallen for whatever game was being played.
"Roy told me!"
Upon hearing this, Julie paused for a moment, then asked, "Didn't he go on a mission? His assistant told Roy that he personally went abroad for a mission!"
"He did go abroad, but not for a mission!"
Michael's pupils constricted slightly. He could tell that the woman was worried. He was reminded of the time Oliver had called him and asked him to take care of his woman. Michael had wanted to tell her then, but he couldn't. What Oliver was doing was much more dangerous than a run-of-the-mill mission.
"Then why can't I suddenly reach him by phone, and even Lucas Sandy can't find him?"
