Chapter 9, Foreign Relations Summary

Angela enters her father's office building, which she describes as an "elegant warehouse." Noticing that his office is upstairs, she proceeds in that direction. Once inside the reception area of the office, a receptionist in a pink pantsuit, who looks "like a long, delicious pink drink with rich cream on top," greets her. Angela asks to see Roland, and is told that he is in his office with someone. The receptionist asks her if she wants to wait, and Angela decides that she will, but only for a little while.

While she waits for Roland to be finished with his appointment, Angela takes a seat in the waiting area. There, she notices the receptionist stealing glances at her - she can see the resemblance between Roland and this stranger sitting in the waiting room.

Soon, Roland emerges from an...