“I’m not advocating a long, drawn-out, hand-to-hand battle. All I’d need to do is break loose so I can get help,” Holly said.
“You won’t need combat training if you have security with you at all times, but I like the rest of what you proposed,” Martin said. “It’s a done deal.”
She breathed a silent sigh of relief. At least she still had a job.
“Security is meant to keep you safe, not restrict your work. It’ll be easier on you if you remember that,” Martin said, leaning back in his chair and regarding her for a long moment.
“I will,” Holly answered. “And I really appreciate what you’re doing.”
“As I’ve said before, we need your help here. You deal with the demands of our culture as easily as you do your own. You remember that we don’t shake hands, and in fact, we dislike touching strangers. When you’re speaking to our traditionalist elders, you show respect by not using their proper names. You avoid direct eye contact and you don’t press for quick answers. Most important of all, our investors come from all over the world, and you honor both their ways and ours by maintaining harmony. By protecting you, we’re helping restore the balance that helps all of us walk in beauty.”
“It’s good to hear that my work’s appreciated. Thank you very much,” she said.
“As of right now, I’m assigning Daniel to you,” Martin said. “He’s our best.”
“Just so I’m clear,” she said. “This is only a temporary arrangement until the police catch this lunatic, right?”
“Of course,” Martin said. “Once the threat is gone we can return to our standard on-site security protocols.”
For Martin, it had been purely a business decision, and she had to admit it made sense. Yet having Daniel as her bodyguard posed a danger all its own. He was high-voltage excitement, a walking temptation to anyone still drawing breath.
She nodded, knowing Martin was watching her reaction. “Okay, then. Daniel is familiar with the situation so he and I will work things out together.”
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