Vanwyk,” Muso smiled. “Your tenacity is admirable. Of course, I have heard the same can be said for you, Mr. Sumner.”
From his seat, the American quietly stared at his captor.
“I understand your anger, I truly do, but I knew that none of you would be willing to help me unless you were in a position where bargaining was out of your reach. Now, please say hello to your team.”
Muso waved his hand and three individuals entered the room. The first was a black man with a strong face and goatee, thin glasses adding a scholarly appearance to his otherwise physically imposing features. A short woman was close at his side, her young face bearing a stoney face that might have been pretty it was smiling. The third was a white man, with a squat body and a messy, unshaven face.
“These are true experts,” Muso grinned. “Dr. Kali and his assistant Solange are employed by the University of Kinhasa, where they are leading researchers regarding creatures of the late cretaceous period. And of course, we have Rupert Heedman, a leading cryptozoologist from Los Angeles.”
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