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entire stock. In the end, those
who bailed out when he needed them most were forever sorry that they
didn’t keep their investments with him.
    The
company rose to the helm once again, stronger than before and Bill
retained all of his shares. A new bar was set for the manufacturing
sector and a bruised Bill went after each company ignoring the new
environmental laws with a vengeance not seen since.
    The
foyer was well lit and the light dazzled on the sequins and shiny
earrings of the women and bounced off the glass of the expensive
watches of the wealthy men. Richard felt alone. As he searched the
crowd for his miserable mother, he laughed. Mr. Richard Damask- net
worth in the billions, handsome, articulate and single. Nature could
be so cruel.
    *****
    Shelly
called Kimberly as she was exploring the drawers of her desk. How
could something made from an artificial substance resemble wood so
closely? The phone rang and she cleared her throat as she answered
the very first external call on her sleek new phone with the touch
screen keypad. Kimberly’s very own private secretary announced
the call and in her most professional tone she answered.
    “ Good
day, this is Kimberly Walsh. How can I be of assistance today?”
    “ Hi
Kim it's Shelly. How are you settling in?”
    Kimberly
was aware of the glowing comments she dropped in the reference call
from the HR Manager and sensed that Shelly was crossing the circle
from a professional acquaintance to friend. The warmth of Shelly’s
voice indicated likewise.
    “ I
am doing great Shelly. The place stands on good moral ground and the
workload is, thankfully, enough for one person. I can finally find
something to do with my spare time.”
    “ That’s
so nice to hear Kimberly. You are an intelligent woman and I know you
will fit in nicely there. Funny that you should mention spare time...
I have an invitation to a black tie event tonight and because you
have moved to a place with a little more soul than the God forsaken
Goldman & Parks, I thought it would be nice for you to attend.
The Coalition of Business Environmental Protection hosts this shindig
for all the manufacturers. It would be a good place for you to rub
shoulders with the other people in your new industry. I didn’t
invite my husband yet in case you accept. What do you say?”
    New
job, new attitude. Kimberly had a list that included getting a social
life. It wasn’t exactly a club scene, but it was an outing that
would let her relax and still be in a professional mode at the same
time. Did she have an outfit for such an affair? Yes she did-or at
least she would get one.
    “ You
know what Shelly, I would love to. I haven’t been anywhere but
to yoga, in ages and it would be good to rub shoulders with rich and
famous.”
    “ I
am so surprised you said yes! Don’t let me ruin this moment in
case it’s not real.”
    Both
women laughed at Kimberly’s social immaturity and made the
final plans.
    “ Ok,
the dinner is being held at Bill Masters’s estate on the edge
of town. You get to it just before the lake where they do boat racing
on Sundays. Are you familiar with it?”
    Kimberly
said yes, but in actuality she only knew it was south of her street.
The GPS in her car would have to do the rest. Shelly never detected
the lie and continued.
    “ Dinner
is being served at seven thirty but you are expected to be there by
seven. I will try to meet you at the door, but I will call the
organizer now and have your name added to the list. I am on a minor
committee so I am shrimp compared to the big wigs in attendance. None
the less, we can pretend to be important while we mingle.”
    Like
school girls they giggled again and then quickly said goodbye.
Kimberly wondered if Richard had received such an invitation, but
declined to ask when he popped his head in to check on her before
heading out.
    Richard
was always looking in on her. He never made any off putting comments
or made her feel uncomfortable in his presence, but