Chapter Fifty-Four As Nathan sat brooding in his chair, his mind was working overtime as he thought of ways to close the Mauritania deal before it was given to another company. He looked round at the shareholders who were seated in a half moon circle before him. He clenched his teeth in uncertainty, as he wondered if he should tell them about the problems he was facing with the head minister. Some of them were powerful men themselves, and might have connections with the government. However, Nathan decided against it. His pride would not let him ask for the help of the shareholders. And besides they were not much help, he thought, his face twisted in a snarl as he gave them a look of disdain. The shareholders looked uncomfortable as they shifted under his glare, wondering why he was s

