Chapter 74

Creighton pulled the car to a halt on a rather busy street and stopped the engine. Sandra glanced around at the surroundings while waiting for him to walk to her side of the car and open her door. The street was filled with refurbished old buildings and shops. A large cathedral loomed over the tops of the buildings, appearing like a guardian among the masses. They walked up to the front of a quaint old building with an orange sign that read Chateau Café. Like usual, Creighton spoke French to the young man who greeted them and was led to a table near the front window. Sandra sat down and looked at the many paintings and pictures hanging on the walls.

“They have a buffet set up, unless you want something different,” he told her, and she smiled.

“That sounds fine.”

He placed the order with the man who nodded and said something in French back.

“When we have more time, I would love to show you the sights. Versailles is very beautiful and full of history. You would find it quite romantic.