Chapter 45:
September 10, 1939
Kassel, 9th Military District, Central Germany, Frankfurt - Dietrich Schacht's Residence The uninvited guest, who had shattered my plans to finally catch my breath and spend a relaxing weekend with Claudia, took a leisurely sip of coffee and opened his mouth.
“Well, it's just so-so.”
“I apologize for our inadequate preparations, as we weren't expecting such an esteemed guest.”
Claudia replied with an impeccably polite smile, but I'd bet my life she was incredibly annoyed right now.
What I couldn't understand was that Wilhelm also seemed to find Claudia quite disagreeable. But why?
“I heard you're not yet married.”
“She is my fiancée. Given the current situation, we haven't been able to hold the ceremony yet.”
“Hmm, I see.”