Ethan
The ringing of the phone jolted me awake. I frowned. It was still dark… I fumbled for my phone on the nightstand until I found it.
I didn't even open my eyes properly.
"Yes?"
"Mr. Blackwood."
My assistant's voice sounded agitated, too agitated for this time of day.
I sat up slowly.
"What's wrong?"
"Have you seen the news?"
My stomach clenched.
"No."
I heard her take a breath on the other end of the line.
"I've had over thirty calls in the last hour."
My eyes widened.
"Calls from whom?"
"Journalists."
My body stiffened.
"What?"
"They all want statements."
I sat up abruptly.
"Statements about what?"
There was a brief silence.
"Sir... you'd better watch the news."
"Yes, I will..."
With that, I ended the call.
My heart started racing. I picked up my phone and op
