I think I can handle all the men looking my way jealously and the women firing daggers in your direction.” John chuckles and Isabella bursts into gi...gles as John takes her arm and leads her out the door. He guides her along the dark stone covered path and the three-quarter moon casts just enough light for them to make their way. John has booked a car to take them to La Lucciola on Seminyak beach. A romantic and wonderful Italian restaurant right on the beach with the sound of waves for your. Of course, you could have some time at the cottage anyway if he does not want to go ahead with the assistance, as you call it," said Beryl Lancer.That evening Ruth, after a couple of false starts, spoke to her husband John. "I saw Lorraine Robertson today, her and Alan are all lovey-dovey again." Are they? I thought you said last time you saw her that their marriage was on the rocks," said John."It was but they went away to a country cottage for a few days and now they can't get enough of each. By far the greater portion of the money invested hadbeen mine and when I got to study the books I found a huge hole in theportfolio. Jack had ripped me off and also ripped off his Americanpartner by forging my signature on several documents. Jack had made itappear that I had stolen his money when it was in fact, my money. It wasa bitter lesson to learn and the money had been swiftly siphoned off intooffshore accounts. Jack of course had done a runner and left me to facethe music for the. All was ignored as if the silly servant was not present.Seeing the two glasses empty, Julia ordered more drinks and the maid leftthe room."I hear from Mrs Beadle that you contacted the membership secretary thisafternoon," said Joyce with an amount of caution, not really knowing howto broach the subject.Julia looked surprised. "Oh, you know about that. Yes I did, and have ameeting with the committee tomorrow afternoon. Are you a member as well?"Joyce looked a little sad. "No, I am afraid I don't.