Chapter 190

"Philip, you are the most handsome dirt farmer I know. Yes I want to marry you. Whenever we go to a corporate ball, or to meet the president of a country, you will not embarrass me. I will be on your arm, as your wife. It is going to be Mister and Misses. Philip Castronova. If anyone has anything negative to say about it, their bosses will not allow it to be said in public. They will not want the backlash, which will follow, from their stockholders. I promise you I will do nothing to hurt them. It will come from outside pressure, not from me."

"Celeste, can you get me some cuttings from the Rothschild's Vineyards."

"Philip, are you taking advantage of my money and power now?"

"I was just kidding, I think."

"Philip, I can do anything you want because I love you. Just be sure that you really want it before you ask me."

"I will never take advantage of you, your money, or your power, because I love