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Ace's POV:

As planned, that afternoon, we returned to the apartment. I called Keith who came over, happy to see us.

We sat down to discuss.

"What are your plans?" Keith asked.

"I'll call her. Sit back. Watch."

I picked the house phone and dialed Christina's number. Keith watched me. Her phone rang and in some minutes, she picked the call. I cleared my throat, using a deeper voice.

"Hello, Mrs Welds?" I said.

"Yes?"

"I'm Paul Henric. International businessman."

"Oh, hi sir. Can I help you?" she used a more polite tone. I smiled at Keith and he smiled back, shaking his head. The phone was on loudspeaker....