A Deliberate Encounter

"I'd like to talk to you about this project." Beatrice took a folder from her bag and handed it to him.

"I want to work with you on this, but I hope that you can accept my condition." Beatrice braced herself to say what she meant.

"What is it?" Gideon raised his eyebrows, waiting for her next sentence.

"I've been in charge of this project. If it fails later, I will pay you my shares of the Thorne