Chapter 59At nine o’clock, Khumar opened the doors, letting Hassan, Mohammed and Rheza into one of the hotel’s conference rooms, which had been reserved for the meeting. Here, they found James, Johan and Khalid already eating their breakfast. Khalid looked solemn and Johan, as usual, had his nose in a cup of coffee.
James smiled when he saw them come through the doors. “Good morning, Monsieur Fade, Hassan. Have a seat and I’ll go and get myself some more juice.” He got up.
“Monsieur Flaubert, before you do, please allow me to introduce my niece, Madame McLean.”
“Yes, of course. Madame McLean, I’m pleased to meet you at long last.” James extended a hand. Rheza was dressed in a yellow bou-bou gown with a matching scarf, which she used to hide her mouth and cheeks.
“Monsieur Flaubert, th
