24
ILLUSION
JOHN
“John? You’re Dr. Müller’s nephew, right? Have you seen him?” A blond I recognized to be Ms. Stephens asked.
She pushed at her hair, pressing her lips tightly together.
My gaze seemed to invite a smile. I guess I was giving her the look most men did. She was very attractive, and she knew it. I felt jealousy stirring in Claudia when she approached. I had avoided the woman like the plague for no real reason. She was just not in my immediate things to care for.
Claudia squeezed my hand. What does she want? Her voice rang in my head. I wanted to know the same.
“No, Ms. Stephens,” I said politely. “We just got here ourselves. I would bet he’s getting preparations ready. He is the key speaker and principal.” Wouldn’t she already know that?
She gave a slight frown, wonder
