Daniel:
I lied to Maria when I told her we were here for some public appearance. It was just a facade to hide why we were truly here, but first I had to deliberately lose Maria in the crowd. I didn't want her to have any part in my other life. I came to this godforsaken fundraiser party for one purpose only.
Get at my uncle, Thomas Thompson.
I dipped my hands in my pocket and sluggishly walked right past everyone interested in talking to me. No one thought I was going to accept the invitation to the fundraiser party.
I was only interested in talking to two men who came to represent my uncle, since my good old uncle never attended all these functions either.
My comms earbuds were firmly fixed in my ear. I sighted Vance from afar and nodded. He was supposed to be here anyway as part of the wealthy folks, it was all part of the plan.
My steps were quick and smooth. My face, straight and unapproachable.
