Martin Maguire is trying to do business with a corrupt branch of the Chinese government, avoid being murdered by the Chinese Secret Police, smoke out a spy in his own company, and... figure out what to do about the most sensuous woman he has ever met.
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HONG KONG
"You made plans for dinner tonight?"
"No, not yet."
"Good, you're having dinner with me. Do you like Chinese food?"
"Yes, I do," Martin responded.
"Great... I'll treat you to the best. Do you like Oriental women?"
He wasn't falling into that trap. "I don't know, Arthur... I've never had one."
"Well, I'll introduce you to the best. The rest is up to you."
"That's not necessary."
Arthur dismissed the mild refusal with a wave of his hand. "When in Rome..." he smiled. "Anyway, you need a dinner companion. If all you want to do is talk, then talk."
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