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    â€˜I’m afraid I haven’t had a chance.’
    â€˜Oh, before I forget—’ Dylan turned back to Gordon ‘—my sister and I will be returning tomorrow with Thierry. If he approves our plans, and if you accept my proposal, then we’ll be booking Plum Pines as Carla and Thierry’s wedding venue.’
    Dollar signs all but flashed in Gordon’s eyes. ‘That’s splendid news!’
    â€˜Carla has requested that Mia be available for tomorrow’s meeting. I’m sure that won’t be a problem.’
    â€˜Well, I—’
    â€˜Now to my proposal...’ he continued, making it obvious that he took Gordon’s agreement for granted. He saw Mia bite her lip, as if to hold back a laugh. The tightness in his chest eased a fraction.
    â€˜While I understand that Plum Pines has a talented and capable events team, I want to be completely in charge of Carla’s wedding preparations—bringing in my own people, et cetera. I understand this isn’t how Plum Pines normally operates, but if I promise to acquire all the necessary licenses and, as a show of gratitude, donate...say...a hundred thousand dollars to the Plum Pines Nature Fund, I was hoping you might make an exception.’
    Gordon’s fleshy mouth dropped open. He hauled it back into place. ‘I’m sure we can find a way to accommodate such a reasonable request from such a generous benefactor.’
    Dylan rubbed his hands together. ‘Excellent.’
    Gordon Coulter was ridiculously transparent. Rumour had it he was planning to run for mayor next year. A donation as sizable as Dylan’s would be a real feather in his cap. Dylan just hoped the good people of Newcastle were smart enough not to elect such a small-minded bully to office.
    He made a note to donate a large sum to Gordon’s opponent’s campaign.
    â€˜If there’s any further way we can assist you, don’t hesitate to ask. We’re here to provide you with the very best service we can.’
    â€˜Well, now that you mention it... Carla would like Mia as her official liaison between FWE and Plum Pines.’
    Gordon’s face darkened. ‘Mia doesn’t have the necessary training. We can provide you with a far better level of service than that, and—’
    â€˜It’s non-negotiable, I’m afraid.’ He spoke calmly. ‘If there’s no Mia there’ll be no Fairweather wedding at Plum Pines—and, sadly, no hundred-thousand-dollar donation.’
    It was as simple as that, and Gordon could take it or leave it. If he refused to let Mia act as liaison then Dylan would whisk her away from Plum Pines and find a position for her in his own organisation. He was always on the lookout for good people.
    In fact, poaching her was a damn fine plan.
    Gordon wouldn’t pass on it, though. Dylan knew his type too well.
    â€˜If you’re happy with Mia’s limited experience...’ he began, in that pompous fashion.
    â€˜Supremely so.’
    â€˜I’ll have to insist that she consult with Nora closely,’ he blustered, in an attempt to save face.
    â€˜Absolutely.’
    Gordon swallowed a few times, his jowls quivering. ‘In that case I’ll raise no objections.’
    Dylan leant back in his chair. ‘Excellent.’
    Mia leaned forward in hers, her dark gaze skewering Gordon to the spot. ‘And our earlier conversation...?’
    His mouth opened and closed before he shuffled upright in his seat. ‘In the light of these...new developments, any further action will be suspended—pending your on-the-job performance from here on in.’
    Very slowly she leaned back. Dylan silently took in the way her fingers opened and closed around each other. Eventually she nodded. ‘Very well.’
    Dylan stood. ‘I understand you’re a busy man, Gordon, so I won’t take up any more of your valuable time. Mia...’ He turned to