In 30 Days
Copyright© 2023 by Lapi
Chapter 11
Several of the advanced energy sources being developed in the US were, Diesel, Natural Gas, Hydrogen, Hybrid, Electric, Fuel Cells, Solar Battery, Ion and Bio-fuels. None would seem to meet our needs or specification except Ion.
Space took on different strategies. There things like nuclear, Ion, Hydrogen, Microwave, Solar, light and stored energy like Mercury and Dark Matter were being considered.
This was a little closer to what I wanted. I had several important problems I wanted to solve. I had left the project before voicing them We needed to talk.
Marcel kept me up to date then called to say a car would pick us up and take Madam President to the new Paris Office, I could go along to hold open the door. He was nicer to me than I expected.
Surprise, surprise, it was our former driver and car. “So, did they twist your arm to do this?” I asked.
“In a way. If I wanted to leave the way out was a bit ‘extreme’ even for me.”
I had to think about what he had said.
“Nah. Marcel has a way with words and anyway the pay went up.”
The new Paris Office appeared to be an old warehouse on the dock. When we approached a door opened and we drove inside.
“They were watching us for a block. Security here is first-class Boss!”
Now I was not certain if he was speaking to me or Michelle.
Once inside, we had to repeat the same process as before. This time a Medico removed the old thing in our arms and inserted something new. It hurt. A lot. Michelle was feeling faint. “I hate doctors!” she said.
“No worries Missy, I’m no Doctor!” He handed her some juice laced with Brandy. “This will perk you up Lass.”
We went up some stairs, badges displayed and a door opened. Marcel, Jim, Ian and Inga were seated. A tall burly man left as we entered. “That was Sven” said Marcel. He is one of our security people. He ‘sweeps’ the room every time we use it, just in case. That brings up a real sore point. We have a ‘mole’, maybe more than one in the old group. One of the dozen or so at your earlier presentation are the only ones who it could be. Four, the main four are the only ones we will be dealing with.’
He handed me a banking sheet. “Our deposit as I indicated. More will be added to it, as needed, for those ‘Special Services’ required.
“It is good to have you back Jean Paul. Michelle welcome.” This from Inga.
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