Chapter 21

I was sure the drastic change in my features and stance was well observed by her and even to the people standing close by. I had come in contact with the enemy, and even though disguised in a pretty package, everything about this woman signalled danger.

"Pleased to meet you, Mrs Kubra," I replied, dropping my laid back approach and a bit of a withdrawn and stand-offish edge to my tone present.

"The famous business guru, Jacob Cross, you're quite the gentleman aren't you?" She quipped with a smile that seemed genuine but I needed to be cautious and only slightly chuckled in reply.

"Well, I hear some say charming too," I added following up the conversation while placing a hand in my pocket and using the other to adjust my crimson red tie.

"And if I may add, an outright Philanthropist," she praised in reference to the welfare oriented event.

"Please you flatter me! Your words are too lavishing."

"But truthfully, it's admirable how you set up all of this."