Edward hesitated, torn between ignoring the boy’s warning and the unsettling feeling tugging at him. The logical part of his mind argued that missing this flight could jeopardize his opportunity at the summit—an event that promised lucrative partnerships and substantial growth for his firm. But the emotional part, the part that remembered the innocence and earnestness of youth, couldn’t shake off the boy’s sincerity.
“Call the airline,” Edward instructed one of the security officers. “Tell them to check the cargo hold before takeoff.”
