“First, he was to stay away from Celia—their affair was effectively over. Adekunle, it soon transpired, was making his London trip in three days’ time and under no circumstances was Morgan to approach Celia while he was away. He assured Morgan that he would know immediately if he made any attempt to get in touch. Second, he was never to tell her about their meeting tonight; Celia was to remain ignorant of Adekunle’s knowledge of the affair. Morgan dolefully agreed to every condition—the only con...tact he was permitted to make was to be in the form of a brief note pleading a sudden increase in work or any other rational excuse he could think up. As for Murray, Adekunle told Morgan that he wanted him to become an acquaintance, a friend if possible, but, failing that, someone who had social contact with him, moved in the same circles. “That’s all I’m asking you to do,” Adekunle had said, the creeping onset of dawn revealing the pale gleam of his teeth as he smiled. “Not a very onerous task in return for an error as potentially damaging as yours.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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