jeromecains
She couldn't have planned everything at a more opportune time. I had to say that I was impressed. Her skills out smarted us all. and now, we would have to admit defeat and pay up. She had done what we thought was impossible, uniting all three groups. It was no longer about the bet. We would take control of everything. Our enemies, too, would be impressed and smile at her cunning. Seven ingots of gold was a small price to pay for the privilege of seeing their faces. Seven gold ingots and now we could have whatever we desired.
There was one thing that they all knew and that was the project was sinking. It was sinking literallly and figuratively. Success was certainly not certain. Somehow they all knew this and yet smiled as they continue as if all was well.