Chapter 161: The Virgin´s Real Christmas, Part 1, A Suitable Gift

JAMES

"Good evening, Charlotte. Are you alright there?" asks Richard, billionaire CEO of the Haswell Corporation.

She´s standing in the lobby, sipping from a mug. "I´m fine thanks," she smiles. "I´m just waiting for Michael to pick me up. He said he was running a bit late, but Kirstie´s made me a coffee while I wait." She head-points the Concierge at her desk, who smiles politely and then returns to where she is working on her laptop.

"Ah well, we´ll wait with you then for a minute or so. Ross is just bringing the car around."

"Richard and I have a meeting with the shareholders," I say. "I should be home around six, but I´ll let you or Michael know if I´m going to be any later."

She nods, then we stand in a slightly awkward silence, listening to Christmas Carols drift across the lobby. After a minute, Richard, with an air of making conversation says, "So, Charlotte, are you looking forward to Christmas?"

"Oh, yes. I am..." Her smile is bright. She´s all little girl enthusia