C401 The Invitation to the Ball

The Zilinto Consortium!

In the executive office, a chorus of embarrassing sounds echoed as Byrd reclined in his chair, relishing the attentions of his sultry secretary below.

Bang!

A sudden crash reverberated as the office door was flung open, and in barged Layton.

Byrd jumped, nearly having a mishap.

His face soured instantly. "Layton, you'd better have a good explanation for this intrusion