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“That’s assu in today,” said Knowles

Once Sebastian had escaped the rush-hour traffic and turned on to the A40, he checked the clock on his dashboard He still had a couple of hours to spare, but he didn’t need any ht on the dashboard caan to flicker, which n informed him the next service station was 21he’d ht

He moved across to the inside lane and maintained a steady fifty miles an hour so he could eke out every last drop of as left in the tank He began to pray Surely the gods weren’t on Mellor’s side?

“Who are you calling?” asked Harry as he zipped up his overnight bag

“Giles I’d like to see if he agrees with Ross or Seb After all, he’s still the largest shareholder in the company”

Harry wondered if he should unpack

“And don’t forget your overcoat,” said Emma

“Sir Giles Barrington’s office”

“Good , Polly It’s Emma Clifton Could I have a ith my brother?”

“I’m afraid not, Mrs Clifton He’s abroad at the moment”

“So, I hope?”

“Not exactly,” said Polly “East Berlin”

Seb began to relax when he came off the motorway and drove up the ramp into the petrol station Once he’d filled up, he realized just how close it must have been He handed over a ten-pound note for the twelve gallons, and waited for his change

He was back on the n to Bristol read 61 miles, so he was confident he would still make it with time to spare