That evening James Holmes, Renard Durand and Cally arrived at the bungalow together . Cally looked young and fresh in a yellow skirt and white blouse . Her hair was draped over her shoulders . She was as beautiful as any fashion model but with more curves . James and President Durand were in their everyday custom suits .
Dinner was served outside on the patio under artificial fairy lights surrounded by lush plants . The chef was personally overseeing the wait staff . Thomas Howell was very pleased with the presentation as if he had personally arranged everything . Cally introduced Clan Homes' lawyer first and then said, "Gentlemen please let me introduce Renard Durand, President of the Clan Home Council . As such he represents 3 . 33% of Wotan International stock and has a place on the board . The Wotan family gave this stock to Clan Home in perpetuity for operating expenses . As the President, Mr . Durand has say over that stock . "
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The food was scrumptious . The background music was lovely . The atmosphere was nice and friendly . Even if Mr . Thomas Howell IV was occasionally left out of the conversations . It seemed his CFO Jaime Antunez was familiar with the lawyer and this HOA President person . It didn't seem odd as Jaime had often visited the previous CEO Hamundarson here . Thomas had learned in business that sometimes sitting back and listening could provide snippets of information that provided huge benefits .
Cally was enjoying the food . Visiting with Jaime, who she didn't know, James who was a recent acquaintance, and Renard who was not exactly an old friend but someone she had known over the years . It was at this time Thomas entered the conversation . "Cally, I have received several communications from various ruling and former ruling houses in Europe inquiring after the treasures of Santa Irelia . One of the most interesting inquiries seems to be from a descendant of Vlad Tepes or Vlad III Dracula . "
Cally tilted her head to the side, thought for a moment before answering, "That is quite impossible . There are no direct heirs of The Impaler . His brother had heirs . I think Queen Elizabeth II is descended from that bunch . " She thought for a few more minutes about ancient bloodlines before continuing, "I am a direct matrilineal descendant of Queen Joanna Wōdanaz of Santa Irelia . As set forth in her will the jewels pass through her female descendants as dowry . Anyone who tries to claim what is mine is in for one hell of a fight . I do not put up with thieves . My family has always been very clear on what is right and what is left . "
Cally was making a subtle point to CEO Howell but she figured he was to vain to see it . He probably thought her to young, stupid, inexperienced or just because she was a female to know what he was up to . She knew she was right when he sneeringly laughed, "What is right and what is left? You mean right or wrong? " Cally sipped at her sweet tea . She had not been in the mood for wine . "Same thing . " She shrugged . He didn't get it and probably couldn't . "Anyway, Tell anyone who contacts you that they are free to take it to court if they can prove a better claim of ownership than the Wotan family . It will make for a sensation and help sell the book we have created for charity . "
Diffusing the slightly tense atmosphere, the conversation turned to which charity Cally intended to receive the profits from the book sells . "I am leaning toward several animal welfare programs . The endangered red wolf, the orangutan under threat in Indonesia and a few others . Wotan International has always been known to strive toward being good stewards of the planet . "
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Renard enthusiastically stood and presented his wine glass to Cally . "Wonderful, wonderful! My I present this toast to you?" Without waiting he drained his glass and slammed it on the table . James and Jaime also stood, realizing he was about to be the only one sitting Thomas stood also . Saluting Cally they each drained their glasses . Thomas spoke up before the others could speak . "That is indeed a wonderful sentiment . Is that perhaps why you summoned the CFO of Wotan International? You are planning on starting charities through the company?"
Cally stared at her reddish brown drink . She lifted it and swirled the liquid over the ice . Draining her glass, She carefully sat her glass on the table . "No . I wanted to ask why the nature preserves we established in Indonesia were turning a profit?"
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