The Hand of Mercy (A Porter Brown Journey)
“The welcoming meal was enjoyed at the main residence of the compound in the formal dining room which was normally reserved only for meals with state officials or members of Mario's executive team. After the flan and coffee were consumed, a post-dinner tradition with the Peréz family, Mario asked Porter to his spacious office. Porter had seen these same offices while working at the Chicago Board of Exchange. Porter surmised that executives across the globe must use the same interior decorator..., as their offices all have the same surge of power, punctuated with oversized cherry wood furniture, and the smell of leather. “How did the border guard react when you approached him?” asked Mario. This first question surprised Porter and he did not immediately respond, so Mario continued. “Describe that scene to me. I find great pleasure in helping others, especially those who help me.”
“Well, when I approached the guard,” Porter paused trying to recall the guard’s name, “Raul something.”MoreLess
“Well, when I approached the guard,” Porter paused trying to recall the guard’s name, “Raul something.”MoreLess
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