Page 57 of Legal Attraction

“No. Nor do the three I’ve met with Muskanza. It’s ridiculous in every way.” She paused, hating the words she was about to say. “Joe however, he’s one creepy man.”

Rand nodded. “I give you that. But then, motive. You’re right about motive. Why would our Goldstein and Smithson want to terrorize the royals of the Mediterranean? And what connection do they even have over there before Aster joined the firm? None at all.”

Coral held up a finger. “Except for Muskanza.”

“Do they have royal connections?”

“A bit, more like Mediterranean connections.”

He nodded. And neither said anything for a minute. Coral wasn’t sure what to think. She was still pretty convinced that there was something highly suspicious about Muskanza and she was inclined to believe the warnings of security name.

“We will know more tonight I think.”

“How are you going to spy on Muskanza without them seeing you?”

“You are, for one. But if they come to the party tonight, there’s not much I can do to hide, is there? I’ll probably just act reasonably happy to see them and chat it up.”

“We should watch who they talk with though. I think that will help us in some way.”

“All their contacts we can pass to Lucan for background checks. He can run their faces or names through the international travel data bases and things.”

Rand reached for her hand and Coral found herself relaxing and smiling. “There are worse places to be.”

“I’m thinking we have about five hours until we have to be anywhere. Maybe we should see about taking one of these boats out?”

“What? How?”

“I noticed over here there are some small sailboats for rent?” He pointed in the direction of a boat rental office with a big sign on the door. Next to the office were a line of small dingy sailboats, a few larger open bow boats, paddle boats, canoes and some wake surfers. “You game?”

“I’m so game.” Coral laughed. “In fact, going out in one of those little sailboats sounds like exactly what I need right now.”

“Perfect, because I called and reserved a time slot. You can rent any boat you like for the next three hours.”

Coral squeezed his hand. “Can we change?”

“What? Like our clothes?”

“Um, yeah. We might get a little wet.”

“Sure, I mean, there’s a small gift shop attached to the office. They might have suits in there.”

“Perfect. And remember we have to get me some evening wear for tonight.”

“You are high maintenance, woman.”

“I aim to please.”

They hurried over to the gift shop and Coral picked out a suit for her and one for Rand as well as towels and a cover up while Rand checked them in.

She joined him already changed and was rewarded with a spark of appreciation in his face. “Nice.” He murmured. Then turned back to the man at the computer. “Whichever boat she wants.”

“Can we start with the larger of the two sailboats?”

He raised an eyebrow, looking her over for a moment. “Have you ever been sailing before. It takes a certain touch and an understanding of the wind to handle a boat of that size.”

“I’ve gone a few times. I think once I familiarize myself with the boat…”

“Oh, it might take more than just familiarizing yourself. Can you handle the rigging? Sometimes the ropes are tough and people get confused about which ones go where.”

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