Chapter 291: Family, Part 19

Richard

At one of these interminable ‘drinks dos’ I am expected to attend, I do my best to put on a polite face. But I’m having trouble.

I have the mayor on one side, “Since the plans were made public for the new City-Scape layout the share value has soared, Richard….”

And my head of corporate law on the other. “There are still some legal obstacles to overcome….” argues Lazenby.

I am unsympathetic. “That's what I pay you for.”

What I pay you a lot for….

…. So, stop whining and do your job.

Listening to the mayor droning on, I nod politely, trying to appear interested but, in fact, my attention is half on the gathering at the other side of the room.

As Charlotte and Elizabeth are chatting by the bar. Michael arrives, strolling across the lounge with that easy half-smile that is his habitual expression. Charlotte spots him and moves aside to make room for him.

“Hi, Michael.” Elizabeth's eyes are bright as she looks up at him.