#Chapter 174: Party favors

I couldn’t believe it when I looked at my watch and saw that Nolan and I had been speaking to the crowd for almost three hours. The adrenaline of standing in front of that huge live audience, with the entire world watching on TV or livestream too, was a new level of exhilaration. Back in the limo after it was all over, Nolan gave me a critical look with a curious little half smile. “So?” he asked. “What did you think? Easier than you expected?” “That was surreal,” I said. “I don’t think easy is the right word. But it was sure exciting. I hope I did okay.” He grinned. I loved to see Nolan smile brightly like that. “You did great.” I scrunched my face up, doubtful. “Really? I wasn’t rambling?” Nolan shook his head. “You were perfect. They appreciate your candor, I can tell. I imagine it’s a refreshing change of pace after listening to boring politicians like me all the time.” I had to laugh. “You, my dear, are the last person in the world I’d ever call boring.” I coul