Page 58 (1/2)

"In that ahted "With the ne cocktails? I was there too!"

I nearly add that I was the one in a backless red Donna Karan dress, but stop myself in time

"You work for the company, then?" He sounds interested

"I have a… sers "Specializing in strategy And by sheer chance, one of our current strategies is an expansion into the… er… five-star travel arena"

"Then it looks like we ht be able to help one another out," says Nathan Te this week? As I say, we’re very anxious to have your husband, Luke, on board"

"Please, Mr Te manner "You did me a favor Now this is hted to help you In fact, he’ll make it a priority!" I beaet Luke to call you later today"

"I look forward to your husband’s call Nice talking to you again, Mrs Brandon"

"Please! Callfro away over their pitch -- and meanwhile I’ve snaffled the! And not even soe, prestigious job!

Just then the study door opens and Luke colances over and gives ht, Becky? We’re off to lunch Who was that on the phone?"

"Oh… just a friend of mine," I say carelessly "By the way, Luke…to lunch after all"

"OK," he says "Great!"

When he hears how I’ve been wheeling and dealing with top business obsmacked! And then maybe he’ll see just how much of a help I can be to him

Just wait till I tell them the news Just wait!

All the way to the restaurant, I’ my secret Honestly, Luke should hire me! I should beco in Milan -- and this is what results A brand-new client for the co to be so impressed when I tell hihtaway

This could be an a new business opportunity for him! He could start a whole division devoted to five-star hotels and spas Brandon Communications Luxury Travel And I could be part of it, maybe