Assistant has stopped speaking, and hands over the rest of the files, "I've just been in touch with the airport, and we can delay our departure by two hours—it's not too late to head there now."
Moses strides over to the window, "Cancel the flight."
"But your health…" Paul glances at Jessica and swallows the words that reach his lips, quickly finding an alternative reason, "You also have a very important meeting."
"Cancel it," Moses says.
"Sir!" Paul's tone becomes increasingly urgent, "This matter really can't be postponed any longer!"
"I said…" Moses turns around, his dark eyes narrowing as they meet Paul's, "Cancel!"
Paul opens his mouth, but is forced to suppress any further attempts at persuasion.
"Yes, sir!"
Jessica's pale blue eyes shift back and forth between the two men, "Why do I feel like you're keeping secrets from me?"
"Shut up!" Moses interrupts her coldly, "Where's the child?"
