The Expansion by Christoph Martin

Author:Christoph Martin [Christoph Martin]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781911525301
Publisher: Clink Street Publishing
Published: 2017-05-21T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirty-Five

Palacio de las Garzas, Casco Viejo, Panama City

As the President’s speech wound up and the official papers were signed, the mood in the room soared. Champagne corks popped and people began once more to mingle. Rounds of cocktails were brought out on silver trays.

Max watched Paco work groups of people into fits of laughter, and rued the fact once more that Alex and Godfredo hadn’t attended.

Drink in hand, he ventured into the central courtyard.

In a huddle of people around his own age—over by the colorful, tiled fountain—he caught a glimpse of the long, midnight-blue dress, and Karis’s toned shoulders. She was laughing so hard that she was wiping tears from her cheeks.

Instinctively, he smiled.

He looked away, self-conscious; he didn’t want to be that creep who lurked in the shadows, staring.

When he stole another glance at her, she was looking at him.

As he watched, she moved away from the group and walked directly toward him.

“Are you finished with the small talk?” she asked, with a cheeky smile.

“I am.”

“So … shall we leave?”

“You want to leave?” Max looked around him: it seemed there were even more guests than there had been for the speeches.

“Yes. I thought you’d finished all the important tasks. Haven’t you?” She was still smiling. “Or do you have to sign another contract with the President?”

“No … Right! Of course. My presence is definitely not required here anymore.” He smiled and held out an arm. “Well, then … after you, Ms. Deen.”

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