" He grinned and added, "Since you slept through the regular briefing,
here's your update, Cade. We're here to watch for bad guys."
"Ha, ha," Cade said flatly as he put on the 'staff' badge and installed his
radio gear. "I'll catch 'em for you, but you have to clean 'em."
"Fair enough. We have people at the hallway doors upstairs, so anyone who
shows up in this lobby is a bogey until proven otherwise. Carter'll let you know
if she sees anything on her screens. All set?"
"All set."
Nodding, John said, "Later, Cade."
Returning his nod, Cade said, "Later, John."
Chapter Sixteen
From his station at the ballroom doors, Cade almost didn't spot Mandi among
the others when the women first paraded onto the stage. As his gaze passed over
them, one of the women flicked her eyebrows at him and grinned. Cade studied her
a moment longer, then nodded and grinned back.
Phyllis had slightly altered Mandi's face and body in ways so subtle that
Cade could only guess how she'd done it. All he could say was that she didn't
look much like herself.
When the ballroom had been filled to capacity and then some, the lobby was
cleared and all the double doors were closed.
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