In a large tiered auditorium, Jimmy noticed a familiar face—Mahong from the Chicago office—who nodded at him as he approached. Then, Jimmy and Mahong stood next to the podium, silently waiting for others to enter.
Without a doubt, the attendees this time seemed extraordinary. Apart from a crowd dressed in black suits, there were also several military personnel, although Jimmy, not familiar with military ranks and branches, couldn't identify their departments.
When most of the audience had gathered, a makeshift emcee took the stage. Jimmy couldn't think why one would choose a Mediterranean old man as a full-time emcee without announcing his name and position, but he guessed the man was no minor character.
