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The prime minister burst through the doors of the meeting at three that afternoon with a media throng following close behind. Like the perfect host, Harlington introduced each and every one of the fraud conference members to the reporters and informed them of the task ahead.
The reporters simultaneously fired questions about how Tom obtained the role of chairperson, what his strategies were and what outcomes he anticipated. Answers seemed to come from Tom’s mouth automatically, but his head was beginning to spin. Christ, when would it end?
When the frantic pack was finally escorted from the room, Tom grabbed his complimentary leather case diary and headed out the door.
Con appeared from nowhere. “Mr Harlington has requested a private meeting with you, Tom. I’ll show you to his offic
