is a hot button political topic. It breeds conflict and contempt. Everything that has been destroyed just proves that investment in your project amounts to nothing more than wasted money.”

“This is minor property damage by a few local and disgruntled vandals,” explains Doug, trying to sound confident and convincing, “I am taking precautions to protect all of our interests, I assure you.” There is a minute of silence before Townsend ominously comments, “I am sure you realize that this incident will be a part of my full report to the board, yes?”

Doug nods and then ushers everyone to get to work. He is extremely unnerved knowing that not only does Garth pose a threat he vastly underestimated but Townsend is another opponent attacking on another front. Fighting a two-pronged war...

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