He was serious about cultivating more business relations in America. If his branch of Veridian Dynamics was going to flourish, he needed something more if their industrial diamond creation business was to flourish as predicted.

"She prefers Mrs. Shaw da Silva currently," he said with a small, affectionate grin before he could catch himself. He licked his lips and nodded. He needed to keep his mind on track even with the weak telepathic shield he wore. "A scotch, please."