I felt a little embarrassed and asked Archie, "Are you sure we don’t need to give them a ride back?"

“They live nearby," Archie said casually.

I didn't press any further.

In the car, Archie asked me, "When’s your flight? Is it tomorrow morning?"

"Yeah. There's a lot to handle back home. I've also invited some suppliers for an on-site meeting to finalize the materials. I can’t afford to be careless. But... do you think Mr. Gordon might have a solution—-“

"Just let things take their course, C