Thursday – Day before Mr Grey confers degrees at WSU
Taylors POV
Gosh I am so over Mr Grey's acquaintance popping up outside GEH. Poor Sawyer has been reviewing footage the last few days and even he is sick of seeing their face. He found that this acquaintance has been hanging around GEH since Friday. In hearing that and knowing that they had no reason to be anywhere near GEH that has me concerned. Why the hell would one of the Chinese guys be hanging around GEH when they are trying to negotiate a deal with Mr Grey?
So I got Sawyer to dig a little deeper into these unusual sightings. Whilst Sawyer was going through the footage he noticed that this associate had been approaching staff as they entered or exited GEH. He did have the brains though not to do it right outside the front door of GEH but was not enough NOT to be seen by the CCTV feed. Thank fuck Mr Grey had that installed and covered the wider area outside of the building. After identifying some of the staff that he approached I went and spoke to those staff members. But the scary part in all of this was the fact that he was approaching some of the legal and financial staff who are working on the Chinese deal. But he was also talking to some of the reception staff. He probably had no idea who he was talking to thank fuck.
This is not going to go down real well with Mr Grey I can tell you. I went and spoke to the guys in legal and finance that the Chinese associate had made contact with to find out what the deal was. If any of them have breached their NDA's the door won't even hit them on the arse on the way out once Grey finds out. Thankfully after speaking to the staff I find out that not one of them gave this idiot any information. Boy wasn't that a relief. But what did scare the shit out of me is that he was asking questions about Mr Grey's personal life, financial position and any other deals that he may currently be working on. Why the hell would any of this information be relevant to the Chinese deal? I suppose only time will tell.
Grabbing the phone I call Andrea to see if Grey is free. Thankfully he is so I head upstairs. Let's hope he is in a good mood. Not sure I want to be on the receiving end of his anger today. I get that he is a little stressed over this ceremony at WSU tomorrow but he DID agree to it. Walking out of the security office I head up to the twentieth floor to speak with Mr Grey. As I get to Mr Grey's door I knock and told to enter.
"Mr Grey it has been brought to my attention that we have a potential issue regarding one of your acquaintances." I take a deep breath and look at the expression on his face to see if I can gauge his mood. But not the slightest indication can be seen. Oh shit this could go either way.
"Potential issue Taylor?" Mr Grey asks.
"Yes sir. On Monday it was bought to my attention that one of the Chinese gentleman that we are dealing with on the Chinese deal has someone hanging around outside GEH."
"Taylor, why would they have someone outside of GEH?"
"Sir, I got to the bottom of this yesterday afternoon. What you do with the information I am about to give to you is your decision." I think I have peaked his interest now.
"Proceed Taylor"
"Sir, The Chinese guy has been approaching your staff outside of GEH. I have pin pointed the staff members and have spoken to them. It appears that the Chinese guy has been fishing for information regarding you.
"What kind of information Taylor?"
Oh crap, hear goes nothing. "He has been asking rather personal questions about you sir. Along with questions regarding your financial status and asking about any other deals you may be working on." I sigh and wait for his response.
"What the FUCK!"
Oh boy not sure I even want to stick around for this. But unfortunately I am not finished yet.
"Taylor, have you identified this fucker yet?"
"I certainly have sir. His name is Charles Soong. He currently works as a personal assistant to Mr Chong. This is not a coincidence sir. I am certain Mr Chong has sent Mr Soong here to obtain information that he can use against you when negotiating the deal."
"FUCK. Taylor you said you spoke to my staff."
"Yes sir I did speak to the staff we identified on the footage. All the staff value their jobs sir and didn't breach their NDA's." I can see him relax a little.
"Taylor, that will be all for now. I need to process this information and decide on what my next move will be."
"One last thing Sir, Mr Soong has been spotted again outside of GEH this morning. Do you want him escorted away from GEH or not?"
"Taylor, I want you to monitor his movements whilst outside of GEH. Do not alert him that we are aware of what he is up to. This information may work in my favour when it comes to negotiations with the Chinese."
"Sir" I nod then high tail it out of his office and back down to the security office.
Back in the security office I contact Simon to make sure everything is in place for tomorrow when we are down in Portland. I let Simon know I will be emailing him the schedule for his CPO's in the next hour or so.
Portland CPO's Schedule
9:00am Meet Sawyer at WSU
9:15am Conducts security sweep of entire campus. Excluding amenity buildings
9:30am Lowndes, Weatherman and Female staff member supplied by WSU are to sweep all amenities buildings.
Sawyer will remain at the outside auditorium and Crackers will be stationed inside of the marquee.
10:00am Sweep all amenity buildings surrounding the auditorium.
10:30am Conduct final sweep of amenity building surrounding auditorium.
10:45am Lowndes and Crackers - rear of the auditorium.
Weatherman - right hand side and half way up the auditorium.
Please note that Lowndes, Crackers and Weatherman will remain standing.
11:00am Ceremony to start
1:00pm Ceremony finishes.
Make way down to Sawyer at front of auditorium.
Wait for further instructions regarding Mr Grey's movements.
2:00pm CPO's will be dismissed.
I email this off to Simon. Now just to finalise Mr Grey's and Sawyer's schedule.
Sawyer's Schedule
5:45am Place the entire luggage in the boot of SUV. Park SUV outside of Escala and wait for Stephen's arrival
6:00am Depart Escala and head to Portland. Stop for breakfast on the way.
8:45am Wait at the front of WSU for the 3 CPO's from Portland
9:00am Meet Lowndes, Crackers and Weatherman and assign tasks as outlined in this schedule
9:15am Conducts security sweep of entire campus. Excluding amenity buildings
9:30am Lowndes, Weatherman and Female staff member supplied by WSU are to sweep all amenities buildings.
Sawyer will remain at the outside auditorium and Crackers will be stationed inside of the marquee.
Stephen to leave WSU and head to airport with SUV.
10:00am Sweep all amenity buildings surrounding the auditorium.
10:30am Conduct final sweep of amenity building surrounding auditorium.
10:45am Sawyer to be seated at end of first row on the left hand side of stage
Lowndes and Crackers - rear of the auditorium.
Weatherman - right hand side and half way up the auditorium.
Please note that Lowndes, Crackers and Weatherman will remain standing.
11:00am Ceremony to start
1:00pm Ceremony finishes.
Wait for Taylor's instructions regarding Mr Grey's movements.
2:00 Leave WSU
Resume normal Duties.
Picking up the phone I quickly ring Andrea. "Andrea can you please email me Mr Grey's schedule for tomorrow."
"Taylor, The Portland Industries meeting may require an overnight stay, so I have booked the usual suites at the Heathman Hotel. Mr Grey is hoping to finalise the contracts and sign the deal whilst in Portland.
Thankfully she emails it to me straight away. I go over the schedule and add all the necessary details including exact times. After I have finished the schedule is as follows.
Mr Grey's Schedule
6:00am Morning run/gym session
7:00am Escala – Breakfast
8:30am Arrive at Helipad on top of Escala for pre-flight checks
8:45am Take off and head to Portland.
9:45am Arrive at Portland airport. Stephen will prepare Charlie Tango and return to Seattle. Drive to WSU.
10:00am Arrive at WSU.
10:15am Meet with Dean of WSU regarding progress of current project.
10:45am Be seated on stage for commencement of ceremony at 11:00am
11:00am Ceremony to commence.
Make speech after Katherine Kavanagh.
Hand out degrees.
1:00pm Ceremony to finish
1:15pm Leave stage and head to marquee. Speak to dignitaries.
1:45pm Return to vehicle for departure.
2:30pm Meeting with Portland Industries
After Portland Industries meeting if completed before 6pm then return to Seattle. However, if it is after 6pm head to Heathman Hotel for the night.
Gosh I think I have finally nailed down these schedules. Stuffs me how Andrea does this every day.
