Chapter 204 Charlie Joins the Scene
Mid-sentence, the private room's door swung open, and in walked an older guy who looked like he was pushing fifty. I recognized him—it was Klaus Lowry, the big shot in charge of Lake City's economic game plan.
He came in with a grin. "No drinks today? Idris, you call me out for a meal and expect me to stay sober? I braved an earful from your aunt for this. If we're not clinking glasses, I'm outta here."
Then he spotted me, paused for a beat, then said, "You must be Yvette."
I popped up to say hi. "Nice to meet you, Mr. Lowry." I knew Klaus was tight with the Youngs, though we had never actually crossed paths before.
Klaus gave a nod and a smile, waved me back to my seat, and settled in himself. Turning to Idris, he teased, "You didn't drag me here just to keep me from drinking, did you?"
Idris, usually all business, cracked a rare smile. "We'll drink, sure, but let's get down to business first. Then, it's cheers all around."
The ‘we’ was clearly me and Klaus.
Klaus gave me a loo
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