London Thames River Bank, 85 Albert Street, Lambeth District, third-floor office of the National Land Inspection Committee.
"Thank you for your understanding," Mefala said, speaking in standard Mandarin which indicated she was conversing with an official from the Mysterious Country, "So, the first batch of guards will arrive at Lianjiang City in three days to relieve you. Please make the necessary arrangements."
After the brief call had ended, Mefala put down the phone's receiver, sighed, and leaned back in her chair, rubbing her temples tiredly.
The phone rang again, but this time it was her cellphone. Glancing at the caller ID, she answered, "My dear Countess, what can I do for you?"
Euphy chuckled on the other end, pretending to be serious, "Hmm, please bring a cup of coffee to my room, I want it hand-ground by you."
