I was momentarily taken aback before saying, "Please send him in."

If my guess was correct, this visit was related to what happened last night. I settled behind my desk and went about my work.

The door was soon opened again. I looked up and saw Carol lead Atticus into my office.

It was the first time I met him. Dressed in a well-fitted suit, he was tall and looked in his late 30s. While his face wasn't remarkable, his shrewd eyes gave him an air of wisdom and sophistication.

Perhaps due to