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“Some brandy with your coffee, EJ?” Chase offered as he unstoppered the brandy decanter to add a splash to his own cup
“No, thank you” Dyson settled comfortably in an armchair in front of the fireplace while Stricklin carried his cup to an opposite chair
It only left the sofa in the middle With a wariness Chase couldn’t explain, he re the seat that would put him in a position that was flanked by the two men It was too exposed
“What was it you wanted to talk to ht to the point
“Infor of soo” Dyson didn’t hedge either
“News travels fast,” Chase murmured dryly
“It isn’t so surprising, really,” Dyson insisted caled in business in this area It’s natural for so like this to come to my attention”
“I suppose” Chase conceded the possibility that Dyson could have recently learned of the invalidated sale through local sources, although the likelihood ree
“We’ve had our differences of late, Chase, but our two fanore”
“I ahter isthat kept Chase fro to deprive him of those ten thousand acres of land There remained an element of doubt that Dyson would involve hihter
“I am first and foremost a businessman, Chase Only to a certain extent can I allow fa what I believe is important toChase for an instant “Normally I would not do this I’d make a business move and let my opponent or coht be repercussions for Tara, I’ you advance notice of my intentions”
“And your intentions?” Chase inquired, faintly challenging
“The govern the hts and the use of its water for a coal plant At the present, Tara knows nothing of this I aain title to that land If the government retains possession, I wanted you to knowlook before Dyson continued “It’s a business decision, Calder I knoill be difficult, but I should like to maintain a peaceful coexistence for the sake of our children”
“You’re right,” Chase agreed, a tightness building inside hi “It won’t be easy I’ll observe a peace of sorts, but I’ you now—you’ll pay bloody hell before you ever rip up one inch of sod on my land”
“We shall silance at Stricklin The man was simply unreasonable