Haji walked out of the Summit Partners building with a strange heaviness clinging to him. He stopped, let out a long exhale, and glanced back at the glass facade.
When he'd seen Izu earlier, all he wanted was to satisfy his curiosity. He knew Izu would look into any hint of foul play for everyone's peace of mind. But this was not what he expected.
"I might need a light," he muttered as he resumed walking, shoving his hands into his pockets. "Guess I'm not quitting after all."
What he'd discussed with Allen weighed on his shoulders, not because of anything else, but because he understood how heavy it would be for one person in particular: Lola.
*****
Meanwhile…
Allen sat alone in his office, eyes fixed on the empty chair where Haji had perched an hour earlier. The heaviness of their conversation still hung in the air. Asking Haji for input hadn't been part of his plan, but once he'd thought of it, Allen made a decision.
