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"Prepare yourself, we're going to Milan tonight."

It was a good thing Richard had swallowed his coffee. Otherwise, he might have spewed the contents of his mouth right into Austin's face. But he really wanted to be able to do that, anyway. Once in a while shouldn't be a problem considering how much work he had to do for Goojoo and this stupid guy.

"You're crazy!" snapped Richard in disgust. "I have a date with Ursula tomorrow. I released her today because she wanted to be with Mrs. Jane. You know, he never wants to miss out on the fun with your ex-wife."

"Can you not bring that woman's name up here?"

Richard grumbled in annoyance. "You don't want me to say her name, but you need her help. Think with a sane head, Austin."

The man sitting in front of Richard chose to read the report submitted just now. Most of them contained the bills of lading and evidence of the exchange that took place at the port. In the absence of this evidence, they could do no