With the creaking of an opening door, Darien was drawn back to reality from a brief moment of daydreaming. He was seated in a corner office, as was his right as the owner of the company that he was seated in. With a cold look in his eyes, he glanced at the man that had dared to interrupt his moment of rest. A middle aged man in a form fitting black suit. An employee that he had brought with him specifically as a bodyguard and secretary of sorts. He had better had a reason.

[color=003471]"What is it?"[/color]

His words were sharp and curt, allowing for no hesitation or excuses to be given.

"Sir. The owners of our intended acquisition have fallen seriously ill and had to postpone your meeting. It seems as though we will be stuck here for a short while."

How annoying. Well, there was nothing for it. This probably had its own opportunities as well.

[color=003471]"Fine. Send them a small gift and wish for them to get well in the future. They will be our employees in the future after all."[/color]

There was nothing wrong with using this time to expand his influence around the town so that everything would be properly prepared for the time he purchased it all. 

With a nod, the suited man departed to complete the tasks given to him. As the door closed, Darien leaned back in his chair and looked out his window at the town that would be his eventually. Hmmm. His schedule was clear for the day now.

With a sigh, he stood and left to exercise. Might as well spend the time here improving his prospects for the future. He would train and expand his circle of contacts in the town while he waited for the business meeting he had previously scheduled to get back on track. One step at a time.