Highlander Resserection Book One The Promise

Amanda's big plan

Amanda went to Paris expecting a fairly easy get in get out and away with the chalice. Unfortunately Andrew Tomas had a superb set up. If she had not known better she would have thought the system was set up with her in mind. Mr. Tomas was having a party showing off his collection and Amanda had managed to get and invitation. She showed up in a long black dress that had a slit up the side and a low back and front. She was breath taking.

Amanda walked around the room making small talk with the guests stopping to look at the cases that housed the art and museum pieces when she spotted what she came for. She walked up to the case the chalice was the only thing in this case. It was fairly plain but it had ancient Sumerian writing along the bottom. She was startled by a hand on her elbow.

“That is a very old piece. It’s one of my favorites actually.” The gentleman stated as he looked at the chalice. “My apologies my name is Andrew Tomas.” He held his hand out to her. Amanda took it giving him a sweet smile.

“I’m Elizabeth Pierson it’s very nice to meet you Mr. Tomas. You have a very lovely home.” She greeted but nearly froze when she seen the top of a tattoo on his right wrist. They walked around the showroom talking about the different pieces and other mundane subjects. “Well it was very nice to meet you but I’m afraid I have to be going.” Amanda said

“It was a pleasure showing you around. I hope to see you again.” Andrew began “Is there any chance your free for dinner say tomorrow night?”

“I’m not sure. I’ll have to see how my schedule looks but I might be available.” Amanda replied as she reached into her purse. “Here is my card. I look forward to your call.” She managed to blush a little as she handed the card to him deliberately touching his hand.

“Till tomorrow.” He answered giving her hand a kiss. Amanda left quickly heading straight to the barge.

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Amanda was stocking back and forth furious. “I can’t believe it! Why didn’t Joe tell me this guy was a watcher? You should see his system. I bet he thinks its Amanda proof. Hell I bet he studied my chronicles before he put in his system. This is going to take a little more time than I thought.”

Duncan sat quietly on the couch with a scotch in his hand. “Calm down Amanda we’ll just have to figure out something different that’s all.”

“Something different?” She spun on him. “And what would you suggest? Knocking on his door um excuse me but may I borrow your priceless chalice. I want to bring my friend back to life and it’s kinda important.” Amanda ranted then threw her hands up. She stomped back and forth a few more times then she stopped cold making Duncan very uncomfortable.

“Amanda what‘s going through that devious mind of yours?” Duncan asked

“I‘m thinking that this system maybe Amanda proof but I‘ll bet it‘s not Duncan and Joe proof.” Amanda smiled brightly over at Mac who was already shaking his head no.

“That‘s not a good idea. Breaking into places is your thing not mine” Duncan tried to reason but he knew that look she was already plotting.

“Oh relax I‘ll go out with him tomorrow and get him to let me look around again. You know get the private tour so I can make sure I don‘t miss anything then I‘ll set up the plans. Then the next night I preoccupy our watcher friend while you go in pick up the chalice and out again. It’ll be perfect!” Amanda said as she sat down into Duncan’s lap seductively and kissed him senselessly.

“I know I’m going to regret this but where do we start?” Duncan conceded

“We start in the morning tonight your mine.” Amanda purred as she pounced.