Chapter 29THE SLEEK CITATION STOPPED near a military hangar at Aérea Mariscal Sucre, northeast of Quito. Four silver Toyota Land Cruisers sat waiting. Noboa, accompanied by several uniformed men, including General Mancuso, stood in front of the cars. Angélica was the first to go down the stairs. Her father walked briskly to the stairs. He kissed her on each cheek.
‘I was very worried about you, my child. I’m happy you are back with us.’
‘I’m glad to be home, Papá.’
Jim had followed her down the steps and stood a few feet away.
‘Please meet Colonel Jim Johnson, the one I told you about on the phone.’
‘I am pleased to meet you, Colonel Johnson. Your vice president, my old school chum, has told me a great deal about you. Please come and ride with us.’
‘Papá, you normally take a helicopt
