“He is, and it took me a long time to get used to him, but this filigree sugar and lace architecture they like so much is too much. I can’t help m...self, I would love to use a big iron hammer to smash this place to pieces.”“You are in an especially grumpy mood tonight!” Eric’s sister said with a smirk.“I don’t like these blown up affairs and all these self-important elitists thinking they are better than anyone else.”Sif had not said a word since they left. She tried to separate her emotions and. The dihedrons market is so large, if we only grabbed a small portion of it, the company would increase in value by at least 20 times. It could be as much a hundred times." OK, Fred, there are two ways we can go with this," and she gave him her sweetest smile. "I will buy you out, today, for what your share is worth at this moment, or you can do things the way I want them done, the way my cowboy husband wanted them done."She waited patiently while Nelson fidgeted and looked at each of the other. Madelyn had found a private spot away from the water, partially hidden by a very dry looking shrub. There was a deep recess in the sand next to it which was the perfect size for privacy. No one on the beach would see her if she was lying down. Sitting cross legged and scanning the beach from her hiding spot, she pulled her shirt off and felt that exciting rush of exposing oneself for the first time of the season. Wearing a swimsuit always felt slightly awkward after a long winter, like she was. He’s the only member of the clan who’s shown a flair for high level business management and they now wish to retire from business work. This increases his personal empire and total worth by sixty percent.At the annual Clan Table in April the Clan Father, King Edward (Gerry’s grandfather), declares he’s standing down from the office. Written secret ballot nominations are called for, forty-six nominations are made. All for Gerry - he’s astounded. In the formal secret ballot vote he’s elected.