Chapter 435

“It looked like you really enjoyed your schnitzel,” observed Gwen as the couple resumed their journey. “I wanted people to see that even though you’re banged up, you have a good appetite and you’re feeling pretty good. We can’t show fear or those terrorists will have won, so all the glad-handing we did in there was just the ticket. You can bet most of the staff and patrons will have posted pictures and accounts of our lunch all over social media. It’ll be obvious to anyone that we haven’t been intimidated by those wannabe assassins.”

“Speaking of terrorists, I made a few calls this morning. There are some people that I want you to meet,” announced Steve. “Charlotte has scheduled us to meet them in a secure room in our embassy later this afternoon.”

“You’re being deliberately vague,” replied Gwen. “I know I could get you to tell me what you’ve got in mind, but I’ll wait. I don’t want to spoil your surprise.”

That afternoon, Steve escorted Gwen into a private meeting