Picked up the phone.
Bo Man dialed a number that had become somewhat unfamiliar.
It only rang twice.
The person on the other side picked up.
"Hello," came Waite's voice, familiar yet strange.
Bo Man took a deep breath, smiled, and said, "Mr. Waite, this is Bo Man. I apologize for disturbing you so late."
There was a moment of silence on the other end.
"Mr. Bo Man, what can I do for you?" Waite spoke in an even tone.
Bo Man got straight to the point, "Mr. Waite, we are both wise people, what would it take to settle this matter?"
"What matter?" Waite countered.
Bo Man said, "It's about our family's situation. We need to have a serious discussion."
"Heh, a negotiation requires sincerity, Mr. Bo Man. If you're sincere, then please come to Kinshasa and talk to me face to face. From such a distance, I can't see any sincerity," Waite chuckled.
"Must we do it this way?" Bo Man didn't mention money, knowing Waite didn't lack it.
