Chapter 108

• Mr. Blackwood," a man said, walking into Damien's office with a confident stride. Damien looked up from the papers on his desk and a warm smile spread across his face.
• "Tommy, hello!" he exclaimed, rising from his seat to shake his friend's hand. "It's been a while. How have you been?" he asked, his eyes crinkling at the corners as he scrutinized his friend's face.
• "Splendid," Tommy replied, his eyes twinkling with mischief as he settled into the plush chair in front of Damien's desk.