chapter 39 Humiliation and Confession ===

Les smiled awkwardly. He put his cigarette away and asked with a grin, "Mr. Wade, I have my niece Meral with me. How can we assist you?" Fitch sneered and remarked, "Did I not specify a thirty-minute deadline for your appearance? Mr. Quinnell, punctuality seems to elude you. I detest tardiness. Feel free to converse with me, but shouldn't you first show some remorse and appreciation?" Les's expression shifted slightly as he replied with a smile, "No problem, Mr. Wade. What would you like me to say?...