“What's the meaning of this?"

On the phone, the Nixons were all polite and humble. But now, with both Claudia and Jace present, Anthony was missing in action.

The color drained from Henry's face. As he was about to utter an apology, the door swung open

It was Anthony himself.

Catching a glimpse of Claudia first, he perceived the tension engulfing the room. He hastily offered an explanation, "My apologies, Mr. Marshall. I got entangled in a traffic mess. Thus, I am Late."