23 “I THINK WE SHOULD use this conference of his as an opportunity to get out of here,” Thayu said. “I’m sure he has to be careful that these beautiful people don’t get any wind of trouble, because they don’t like to get blood or dust on their pretty clothes.” “The guards will be more nervous with all those important people here,” Nicha said. “They can’t afford any trouble either. That’s why we’ve been locked up and forgotten. He probably intends to deal with us once everyone is gone.” I now also realised why Tamu had complained that it had been busy the previous week in her hotel. This many different people travelling to this region at Mr Kray’s invitation for this conference would need a host of servants and others to look after them. The guests would have stayed in swanky hotels in t

