Chapter 2

The result was entirely predictable. There were no questions and he nodded his grey head, dismissing them. He was a commanding figure, accustomed to taking the lead. making decisions. Jonas West had been a power in television for years before he set up his own independent production unit. He had never known what it was to be anything but successful and Westwind Productions was very successful indeed, the films they made selling all over the world.

The little meeting broke up and Natalie slid gracefully off the table to wait for a private word with her father. Ray Hanson winked at her on his way out.

'Into the breach, men! Take no prisoners!' It was only a quiet observation but his stance was indicative of his comment, the pointing finger and outstretched arm, giving the game away entirely. Natalie grinned and closed the door behind them all.