"Alright," Ray said eventually. "What's the next one?"
Seris selected a page from the folder and slid it across the desk.
"Three days from now. A merchant widow residing in the southern trade quarter. She's requested discreet company for an evening negotiation, followed by a private overnight arrangement."
Ray picked up the document and examined the details.
The client's name was written near the top, accompanied by an address and several notes regarding the expected schedule. The payment listed beneath the arrangement was considerably higher than anything he'd seen for an ordinary private booking.
"Why does she need someone accompanying her to a negotiation?" he asked.
"Appearances," Seris replied. "Certain business gatherings are as much about personal relationships as they are about contracts. Having a suitable companion can influence how others perceive a woman's standing, particularly when she's negotiating with people who might otherwise underestimate her."
