Three days after the perfect clear, Rama received a message that couldn't be ignored.
Unknown:Coffee. Neutral ground. One hour. Kopi Kenangan, Plaza Indonesia. Come alone. We have much to discuss. -Hendra Wijaya, Dragon's Gate Guild Master
Not a request. A statement of intent.
Rama showed it to Sekar. Her reaction was immediate.
"No."
"He's a guild master. Ignoring him completely could create political problems."
"I don't care. Dragon's Gate has been our rival for three years. They poach our hunters, undercut our contracts, spread rumors about our operations. Now they want my husband?" Her eyes flashed dangerously. "Absolutely not."
"What if I meet him publicly? Neutral ground, witnesses present. Just to hear what he wants."
"What he wants is to recruit you. To steal you from Eternal Bond."
"Which I'll refuse. Publicly. On record. That could actually strengthen our position—show that other guilds tried to recruit me and I chose Eternal Bond."
