Nothing confidential was said as was expected among professionals. Randy, winking at Anne finally said, “So we have Katie with us tonight. What do y...u think?”Anne replied, “She is your assistant--she is used to doing what you say. However, she certainly doesn’t throw her body around the office, although she really has a spectacular figure. I suggest we have a few drinks and see if the ice princess is really made of ice. If she doesn’t react appropriately, then maybe it’s you and me again—not. " I've raised my concerns at several levels, sir, but I don't believe I've really got anywhere. Security is very tight, as you know. The concerns I've raised are scrutinised by very few people before they get passed onwards to higher levels of command. I just don't believe that they've been treated at all seriously. I would have expected an appropriate response by now and I've received nothing at all." Are you saying that the normal chain of escalation isn't working correctly?" I think that. Scott replied with as much chill to his voice. “You’re not welcome in this vote.”“Systematically getting rid of pro-Phil votes, huh? I’m sure this was the kind of democracy the Founding Fathers died for.” Nicole muttered dryly as she packed up her stuff and left. Scott waited until she was out of the room, then continued.“Does anyone else take issue with the way this is set up?” Scott asked, clearly hoping for no answers.“I do like the idea of Phil not seeing the individual votes.” Eli. I have a sudden urge that I must leave, but before I can move I feel the arm that is around me tighten slightly. ‘Maria, I am right here.’ Suddenly everything from the night before floods back to me. I remember that Kaleb came on the plane and is currently laying next to me. ‘Please don’t move, my Love. I am enjoying this way to much.’ I feel him come closer to me and I must say that I, for a moment, snuggled into his wonderfully strong arms. ‘Maria.’ My name is almost a groan coming from him..