What do you think of this starting to my novel?

This needs a total rewrite. Your opening paragraph needs focus If the incident was over twenty years ago then it should be framed as an after thought. (Twenty years ago I had done something that did not make me popular) . The confrentation with the secretary is unrealistic (she's "blowing"??? on a cigareet) The meeting with Miss Radonsey. How can someone have a cruel look and a smirk on their face? ?