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didn’t like the tone she took with ed

“The priht You have fifteen ins, followed by a joint press conference”

I inhaled “Can’t we push it back an hour?”

“Why would we do that?”

I liked her I trusted her But I would not tolerate her disrespect

Paul rinned “My advisor has just informed me about the ceremony”

Now there was a damn ceremony? I eyed my impertinent scheduler

Kenley s, Prime Minister Caon There is a royal escort who can show you to the blue ballroom His Majesty will follow”

“Thank you” He reached for Kenley’s hand and kissed it just below her knuckles He waddled after the escort

I waited until he was around the corner

“The blue ballroo his ass? That rooal events

“You’ve been locked in negotiations for two days The press has been hounding us for a statement The blue ball room is appropriate”

“Who made that decision?” I asked

“Sutcliffe and I discussed it,” she reported

I groaned This had to stop But I was in theuntil it was over