“You [i]can[/i] trust me.” Gordon said firmly with a nod, “I know tonight was, as I said, a curve ball. But instead of turning yourselves inside out over a little surprise enjoy the outcome!”

Kendra started to say something else but Gordon snapped both hands up to silence her. An anxious look instantly welled up on Kendra’s face, she was starting to feel self-conscious about this whole exchange now. After all, Gordon was her [i]boss[/i]. Gordon lowered his hands again and gently said, “Look, I have no intention of ‘sabotaging’ either of you. And I give you my word that if I can help it what happened tonight will not be a regular concern. Now, you both should head back to the hotel and unwind. I’ll text you soon.”

[i]If I can help it,[/i] these words echoed in Kendra’s mind. Despite this she forced a wide smile and nodded. Satisfied, Gordon gave Kendra a pat on her left arm and Fiona an affirming nod as he walked away.