it was probably too much to hope that jake 's uncharacteristic silence signaled an end to a conversation dominic wished he had avoided . '' we need to discuss the china contract . the minister of commerce is expecting to meet with you tomorrow to cement the details . this is your dream , dominic . by next week , corisi enterprises will be a major global player . what do you want me to tell the
minister

'' i already told you that i 'm not going anywhere with you . not until you explain . '' nix reached for her , and this time , he allowed himself to complete the action . his hand closed lightly over her arm . '' i ca n't protect you here . '' '' maybe i do n't want to be
protected

ir was formulating a letter of response to some minor traffic-related concern , when placidus said he really ought to go to the justice chambers , and summarised the scenario with her usual nucleic penchant , reciting her shorthand notes as he hurried out of the office . no time for consultation on this one , it was down to him and he knew the media would be there . he arrived to see a rather forlorn looking pinstripe , handcuffed and being shuffled to a vehicle of conveyance , decked with the official detention livery . cheers rang out when the unruly crowd spotted ir , and even the law officers appeared to be
relieved