CHAPTER 9

Yuri did his best to keep his black mood to himself when he joined everyone at the dining room on their private floor. He had received another long voice mail from the good doctor, most of which involved him rambling about the importance of keeping Kathy sheltered and isolated. " Good Morning. " - Yuri, said. He murmured before taking his place on Kellion's right. " Morning. Where's Kathy? " - Kellion, asked. As befitting his position, he was seated at the head of the table. As was typical of his personality, he also had his girlfriend seated on his lap even when there was a perfectly good chair next to his. " She's coming. " - Yuri answered. Seated across the vice president, Helios noticed his friend' unsmiling facade. " Something the matter? " - Helios, asked. Yuri shook his head. " Just someone making nuisance of himself. " - Yuri, said. He made himself smile, noticing how even MJ, seated beside Helios, glanced at him in concern. But then his phone buzzed