4 (french) Werber, Bernard

It was the first meeting between the two men since the
attack that had nearly cost his head to the nation. Why the
President had he contacted him, specifically, when there
were so many issues of domestic policy or
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foreign to regulate much more urgent problems
researchers always looking for grants?
As Mercassier could no longer silence the dragged on, he
dared to break it first. He hesitated and chose few
banalities of circumstances:
- How are you, Mr. Speaker? It seems you’re recovering
well from your operation. These Doctors have performed
miracles. Lucinda thought he would gladly have such of
miracles. He came into the light. Gray eyes, particularly
brilliant landed on the speaker curled a chair of red
brocade.
- Mercassier, I have called because I need the advice an
expert. Only you can help me. - I’d be delighted, Mr.
Speaker. Which ? is it? Leaning back, Lucinda plunged
into the penumbra. It was strange, his every move exuded a
strange majesty. As for his face, he seemed becoming