Vincent Webb prided himself on being a man of intelligence and extraordinary foresight. He had come prepared with a foolproof plan; he was determined to have Claire Sinclair.
But her sudden declaration was a harsh slap in the face to his plan.
Whether she was married to Adrian Quincy or Ethan Kingsley, one possessed supreme power while the other controlled Aridia's economic lifeline. He absolutely could not afford to offend either of them.
Seeing his silence, a sly smile played on Claire Sinclair's lips. "Director Webb, I've said my piece. If you insist on sponsoring me, I'll call my husband over the moment I walk out of here and let him have a talk with you. How does that sound?"
Vincent Webb suddenly broke into a strange smile, his body trembling slightly with silent laughter. "Miss Sinclair, I'm finding that I like you more and more. You're a national treasure of Aridia."
