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“How’d he take it?” Cal has been with me every step of the way in my efforts to diversify our econo He’s more interested in the race at present”

“It’s a festival weekend—especially now that you’ve changed the conversation We’ll get back to business on Monday”

“I’ll have to discuss it with the queen before I bring it to the council”

“Will you include Reggie in the conversation? She’s met with him a few times since he’s been back”

That flashes me “About what?” I’s without e

“Fro to see if he has any ulteriora certain wealthy American heiress to your attention”

“Zelda,” I say with a nod, thinking how hisefforts are directly linked to his record for economic conservatis Getting us further entrenched in waning technologies”

“They’re not entirely outdated just yet”

“They’re also not what I want for our future Tourislobal econoainst factors we can’t control”

Cal holds up his hands “I’m on your side”

“Reggie, however, is not” I’ry at my uncle, but I’m not ready to pull him into the inner circle just yet Cal looks away to where the ladies have gone, and I can’t resist a little prod “

At least his efforts weren’t wasted You see your time with Miss Benedict”

He glances up, and I don’t e in his expression “She’s kind of perfect, but I don’t know It’s a lot to consider”

“What is?”

“They’re leaving soon Going back to America”