We were always on the same side then." When Daddy died, you got what you'd always wanted, Thomas. A chance to run everything, to finally be your own m...n." No, you're wrong about that, Bertie. But, perhaps soon. With Consolidated, I'll have complete autonomy within my division. Not that I've had any difficulty consulting with you and Bunny about any major changes in operations that I've recommended or undertaken. Still, under the proposed new set up, I'll have full authority. I'll finally be my. I’ll go with you, in case there is trouble,” Josh said but sounded unsure of himself.We went out the kitchen door and headed for the rear of my property. Because I live on ten acres, there would normally be a bit of searching involved, but the ward was also flashing as well as the audible alarm that it had sounded in the house, and we headed for the flashing light. It would require someone with a good bit of Magic to make the ward flash, and I hoped that I was ready to face them.My property is. I honestly believe I’ve been behaving like an idiot, not seeing beyond the end of my dick.’ ‘Well if you are sure…’ ‘Absolutely so just forget it huh?’ Neville continued this serious tone. ‘Look Duke you’ve set my mind going. If Charlie’s on his way out I will consider you as a possible replacement. I’ll brief my executive team to keep an eye on you while you are here as a temp and tell them why I want you assessed. So good luck and try to deliver well. I’ll speak to Terry King tomorrow and. I adjusted the straps on my shoulders, and the tugged gentlyshifting the stretch waist till it felt right. I stood looking atmyself in the mirror, turning side to side, pose to pose. I looked asamazing as I felt, I thought! Then I opened the door and stepped intothe hallway. Diana was at the cashier's desk, but came back to thedressing area when she heard me open the door."Oh, my gawd, girl!" she said. "You look amazing!"I instinctively turned and stood in different poses. My smile.