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I might have asked Peter Keogh III if I could have a few days to think the idea over. Maybe talk it over with Leslie, get her thoughts on the matter. But I’m already aware of how they’d both respond. The former would tell me he doesn’t have long to live and that time is of the essence. He would also plant a fat deposit in my hand which would lead to a much fatter payday, and even a triple fat bonus should I succeed in my quest (fingers crossed).
The latter would tell me that first of all, I need the money, and second of all, the whole thing, if nothing else, will provide me with the idea for a new book.
I can’t argue any of these points. It’s official: Taking on Peter Keogh III’s assignment to locate an ancient aircraft in the uncharted jungles of the sss is a no-brainer for a Renai
