The call came in without the usual layers.
Sharon's phone lit up once, and she already knew it wasn't a normal call. She picked it up, her expression staying neutral even before she answered. Her eyes shifted toward Dayo for a brief second. He was already looking at her.
She answered calmly.
"Yes."
The voice on the other end didn't waste time with greetings or introductions. It carried weight, the kind that didn't need to raise itself to be understood.
"We would like to meet."
Sharon listened, her posture straightening slightly as details followed. Location. Time. No explanations. No attempt to dress it up.
"I understand," she said. "We'll be there."
The call ended.
She lowered the phone slowly, then looked at him.
They've reached out," she said.
He didn't look surprised.
"When?" he asked.
"Just now. Formal request. Direct."
He nodded once.
"That was fast."
She watched him for a second.
"You knew this would happen."
"Yes." Dayo said with a smirk.
