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"Are there any conditions?" Rae Bennett didn't owe favors, nor did she like to freeload.
Clement Atkins said, "Yes."
Conditions were good, conditions meant a deal.
Rae Bennett didn't like ambiguities; she preferred clear and straightforward terms: "Let's hear them."
Many eyes were on Clement Atkins, whose notorious reputation had long spread throughout Osla. Everyone was speculating what kind of play this was.
Clement Atkins looked at Rae Bennett: "Withdraw from the acquisition of Reili Media."
He even knew about that—news certainly traveled fast.
Rae Bennett only considered for a few seconds: "Deal."
Clement Atkins took off his coat and placed it over her head. He moved to her side, using his height to shield her from the view on the left. She immediately understood, kept pace with him, skirted around the gathered crowd, and left through the side door on the right.
Once they left, the lobby buzzed with activity again.
