Chapter 29FACING THE GROUP, his arms spread open in greeting, their host said, “Ladies and gentlemen, I am Telesphore Richemartel. Welcome. I look forward to conversing with you over the next few days. When you have your beverage, please take a seat.” He looked to Declercq. “From what I gather, you are the natural leader of this group, Mr. Declercq. You have been placed at the head of the table.” He waved to the bottom of the 'T.' “And I will be opposite, here at the center of the cross table. “And you, Ms. Sanderson. I have seen your placecard next to me.”
She shook his hand and smiled, then put her arm around Florian's neck, and whispered, “I'll be fine,” and kissed his cheek. Richemartel, in deliberate order, strolled to the bar, shaking hands and chatting. Brie's unobstructed view fol
