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It was the reference to finances that had bothered him, not that he was about to mention this to his mother He and Remi were self-madean argon laser scanner, a device that could detect and identify mixed metals and alloys at a distance These days, he and Re for the charitable foundation they’d set up Ah, how every time an article that azine or on the internet, there was no shortage of friends and relatives who suddenly re for funds to invest or hoping for a handout

As et to hio when his mother had called, he’d never even heard of Viscount Wellswick “Probably not even a real viscount,” Sa his phone into his pocket “What sort of British royalty stays at a motel?”

Reram “The sort that’s forced to sell off cars at auction”

“Since he’s not here now, it’s a moot point Let’s just enjoy the day”

They strolled across the grass, taking their time to appreciate the vehicles on display Remi stopped to admire a row of classic sports cars, in every hue of the rainbow “It just goes to show that museums aren’t the only places that house fine art”

“These just happen to be on wheels,” Sam said “Look at that ine—”

“Designed by Dr Ferdinand Porsche,” Remi continued

“Stop stealing my thunder”

Sa to set up a shot of the vehicle with the Pacific Ocean in the background, when Remi tapped him on the shoulder “Isn’t that Clive Cussler’s car? The one he finished restoring in 2010?”

“Sure looks like it” They walked over to the sea foareen car, and Sam read the placard aloud “1948 Delahaye Type 135 CabrioletI definitely like the color change And the saddle brown leather interior works perfectly The details” He circled the car “The Art Deco detail That is Art Deco detail, isn’t it?”

“Okay, Sa You’re like a kid in a candy shop”

“Who wouldn’t be? Every year we co new”

“I have to adust without a trip to Pebble Beach”

Sam looked at his wife, about to couest passes waiting for theht his eye A dark-hairedto be theevery move the two of them made

Considering how many people were around, Salass of chane?” he asked