55 A good match

On the other side of the world, back at Alex's hometown, the head of the Blackstone House, the Duke, together with the Duchess, would be entertaining some special guests for dinner tonight.

Inside the office, Duke Frederick waited for his guests to arrive. When he received the request by Mr. Hamilton for a formal meeting, his interest spiked up. He had heard of his name, being the head of many of the most successful businesses worldwide.

"Just send them in when they arrived." He instructed his secretary who interrupted his musing as he brought him a cup of tea. When he was alone again, he went back to reviewing the reports he just received earlier. Information that would give him a thorough insight into his guests.