Chapter 34: A New Understanding

Anna and Ethan exited the elevator in the lobby and walked hand-in-hand to the hotel's bar. It was a high-end establishment with elegant marble surfaces and bright gold accents that sparkled in the dim, romantic lighting.

The couple sat at a table near the bar area. It wasn't crowded, being just before the dinner hour rush, but a few patrons were starting to fill up the bar area. The atmosphere was formal yet friendly, and Anna thought it was a pleasant place to be, but Ethan looked around a bit cautiously.

"Anything wrong?" she asked him.

"No, everything is fine," he said, turning to her. "I'm just waiting for the swarm," he laughed.

"I expect that won't take long," said Anna with a smile.

Sure enough, the couple had barely ordered drinks when a tall, dark haired man approached Ethan.

"Mr. Greenfield? That's you, right?" he said.

"Yes," Ethan answered patiently. "I'm Ethan Greenfield. What can I do for you?"

"I hate to bother you," the man began, and Ethan cringed in his mind, althoug