We'll ship you out some better sensor equipment and some defensive missiles and particle shielding, but you own the manufacturing plant for now." Chen...y's image leaned forward. "It wouldn't hurt for you to take on this concubine -- you need to learn to work and play with others and to take on responsibility and leadership. Besides, you rescued her, so she's kind of a Chinese obligation. You'd be a Gunny or a Sergeant Major if you weren't such a lone wolf -- or if you just HAVE to operate. ”I bet that would very unpleasant indeed.He was about to say something when his phone rang. I saw he was trying not to laugh he went out into the hall and came through holding a large package of toilet paper. It only took him a minute or two before he was back.“Exactly like her mother,” he said laughing “Oh when you talk to Paula next please thank her for calling me back after everything was settled to speak to me about you as your friend, not your lawyer. She ensured me that you were extremely. You see Rod is incredibly rich! Just how wealthy she did not know but he had houses or condos in California, New York and Florida. He had servants, cars, and a jet. Yes he is wealthy beyond most people’s imaginations.Melanie was poor and had been working as an erotic dancer when Rod had come in one night. For what Melanie lacked in money was offset by her sexy looks and her ability to sexually please others.There was only one problem with this and that was one day she would not be young and hot. "If you want out girl it's up to you. But, if you want a better life you'd better start sleeping uptown."A blaring car horn stifled any further discussion. A hulking Cadillac limousine with a chauffeured driver awaited just outside the yard gate.Fancy's mother dabbed a little bit of perfume on her daughter's neck and she kissed her cheek. Then, with the tears welling up in her troubled eyes, she handed the girl a heart-shaped locket that said, "To thine own self be true."From a far off.