Playing with Power - Book 2 Quotes

“two girls sat. Without warning, Sahra reached for Lauren’s chest, grabbing and reading the badge around her neck. They should just staple the things to our foreheads when we come in, it’d save time, Lauren thought.”
― Adele Huxley, Playing with Power - Book 2

“Ohhh, look at you Miss Lead Programmer. These events are a little above your pay grade, aren’t they? All this boring investing and funding stuff doesn’t really concern programmers.” She had a way of speaking that just skirted the edge of insulting. “Well,”
― Adele Huxley, Playing with Power - Book 2

“she weaved around the small groups, a voice rang out, “Lauren!” She ignored it, assuming that obviously they were calling for another Lauren. The voice was so insistent she felt compelled to look. Glancing to the middle section of the auditorium, she did a double take.”
― Adele Huxley, Playing with Power - Book 2

“Between the tables of oldies and hipsters, were a handful of young women. I cataloged them out of habit more than anything, until my gaze fell on a blonde across the room. If I’m honest, I kept looking. She wasn’t a stunner but it’s not”
― Adele Huxley, Playing with Power - Book 2

“lump grew in Lauren’s throat as she picked her way through the crowd back to the center.”
― Adele Huxley, Playing with Power - Book 2

“polished, gleaming in the sun. Ali rolled her eyes and was about to say something when a couple kids in swimsuits appeared. They were running between the cars, chasing each other with bright water guns and heavy balloons. A little girl, no more than three or four, followed screaming, “Wait up! Mom said you have to play with me. Stop going so fast!” “Umm, okay. I know I said”
― Adele Huxley, Playing with Power - Book 2

“Sure, of course,” Lauren said before waving goodbye. It wasn’t often she got to feel smug, but she was certainly enjoying it this time.”
― Adele Huxley, Playing with Power - Book 2

“mingling”
― Adele Huxley, Playing with Power - Book 2