Stifling a snort at the very thought of him telling her some things were confidential Marlena took the letter and unfolded it with excitement simmering under her cool exterior. The Egyptian official had an excellent command of English – or else this epistle had been translated upon arrival – but Marlena’s eyes had to scan through the words twice before their meaning dawned on her.

“They’re refusing the request.” She deadpanned, the letter falling into her lap as disappointment mingled with irritation in her heart. “They’re fools.”

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