Chapter 51. Escaping

Liesl grimaced at Sandy but before she could respond Isaias held his hand up.

“We’re done here. I am taking my family and we’re going to celebrate my employee who has beat out thousands of other people in the country to win tonight’s major award.” Isaias motioned to his parents and his sister. “Shall we?”

Liesl was quiet as she took the proffered hand and walked away from the quartet who was sputtering behind them.

“Machado, we need to finish this conversation.”

“We can finish this conversation on Monday morning at eight in my office. Don’t be late, Trent.”

When Trent started to follow them, Mallory and a crew of men intercepted and created a physical barrier, escorting them into the decorated ballroom.

“There is our table.” Enia said motioning to the nametags near the front of the room. “Let’s take our seats.”

As they sat down, Isaias pulling out her and his sister’s chairs, she felt all eyes on her. Enia leaned close and whispered in her e