“Dad is going to be surprised.”
I turned to the next guest.
I had not expected Trevor.
I certainly had not expected the rest of them.
Then Arthur’s voice came from behind him.
“Trevor, we’re already late.”
My father approached with Evelyn beside him.
Arthur wore a dark suit with a white shirt and a perfectly centered tie.
Before he even reached me, he smoothed the front of his jacket.
Evelyn touched the pearl at her throat.
Then Arthur saw me.
His expression changed for less than a second.
He looked at my identification badge.
Then back at my face.
“What is this?”
“Good afternoon, Arthur.”
“Why are you here?”
“I have an assignment.”