"Quarin, I had an interesting discussion with the crown Prince of Bakrein. He is willing to discuss the sale of their petroleum to our country, and ... guess what? I managed to secure an agreement about Krupahw as well, if you'd like to talk to him now." As she spoke, she couldn't hide her glee at delivering the good news.
Regina watched, annoyed, as Monique's long, painted fingernails grazed her man. How badly she wished she could slap that hand away!
Quarin pulled away from Monique just enough to make her let go of him, but he was clearly pleased with the news. “Thanks, Monique! You see? I said you have what it takes to be an ambassador! I'll go to the prime minister right now!"
He had been trying to negotiate an oil deal with Bakrein for months, but hadn't been successful. Little did
