Alex Hawk's enthusiasm waned: "Almost done..." He paused, "I'm not sure."
Brandan Hyde focused on him for a moment and said, "If she's not that precious to you, then let go early. Otherwise, you'll just be wasting time and end up with nothing to show for it, neither money nor happiness."
Alex Hawk's eyes darkened as he waved: "I got it. Aren't you catching a flight? It's getting late, head to the airport."
Brandan Hyde nodded and got up to leave.
Alex Hawk sat alone drinking. Suddenly, there was a commotion outside, and a luxury car stopped at the entrance of the western restaurant.
He looked up and saw a pot-bellied Middle Eastern tycoon stepping out of the luxury car, holding a young and beautiful Eastern woman. The tycoon was indeed a tycoon, with a gold necklace around his neck, several pure gold rings on his fingers, each adorned with red gemstones, glittering in the sunlight.
