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While Turner and Lilian were enjoying the Hayama summer, Olivier travelled to New Delhi to get in touch with the potential client recommended by the European branch. He hoped that even if something went wrong with the Turner-Bailey project, it would not happen in the two days he was away.
As to the potential client, Olivier’s intuitions proved right, but his preconceptions misguided him. He expected to meet the conceited, irritating son of a billionaire. According to his folder, the kid was less than thirty and already the heir of an international corporate group. Olivier knew that these two factors make a dangerous mix.
Instead, he met a relaxed, light-hearted, smart, and well-educated young man. He was pleasantly surprised and had a good time talking to him. Naturally, the kid took
