Bill and Phuong walked into the office together after meeting at the Star. Phuong was glad to see Bill and had briefed him on everything that had transpired during his absence including the fact that John had arrived and was desperate to see him, but also that Lea had not yet arrived from London and now long overdue. Bill had missed the call with Lea during the time he was held hostage and so didn't have a clear timeline for when she was going to arrive into Hanoi.
He was now very concerned for her safety and worried that her disappearance may be linked to his kidnapping.
John arrived soon after 10:00 am and asked to speak in private, but Bill knowing that the only privacy in Hanoi was to walk led John out the door of the office and onto the street. John was confused, but followed. Bill explained that to have any privacy they needed to be outside amongst the cacophony of street noise to be completely free of anyone listening.
As soon as they had begun to walk the streets of the old city John asked Bill if he knew where Lea was? Bill said that he did not, given that had missed her last call because he had been kidnapped around that time and wasn't clear on her timing... Bill was feeling remorseful but was honest with John. "Look, I've met someone here but didn't know what to say to her when she called me out of the blue and said she was coming for a visit." You know how she can be...his voice trailing off.
"She's a damn fool" almost he said a little too loudly, the concern dripping from his voice...
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