The Nicholas Linnear Novels
“Nangi, that the news is a good deal worse than either you or I first imagined.”
Tanzan Nangi sat sipping his pale gold jasmine tea, staring out the set of windows that faced the Botanical Gardens on Hong Kong Island’s Mid-Levels. Just beyond was Victoria Gap, high up on the Peak.
He was high up above the Central District in the All-Asia Bank’s executive offices, a glass and steel tower in the middle of Des Voeux Road Central.
“Go on,” Nangi said placidly as he tapped the ash from his cigarette ...into a crystal ashtray on the desk in front of him.
Allan Su glanced briefly down at the oversized buff folder he was clutching although it was apparent that he hardly needed to do that. He wiped at his upper lip, then ran his fingers through his hair. He was a small, compact Chinese of Shanghainese extraction who was normally calm and clear headed. Now his obvious anxiety filled the room like a strange perfume.
He began to pace back and forth over the antique Bhokara. “To give you an example, we have three-quarters interest in the Wan Fa housing project in the New Territories in Tai Po Kau.MoreLess
Tanzan Nangi sat sipping his pale gold jasmine tea, staring out the set of windows that faced the Botanical Gardens on Hong Kong Island’s Mid-Levels. Just beyond was Victoria Gap, high up on the Peak.
He was high up above the Central District in the All-Asia Bank’s executive offices, a glass and steel tower in the middle of Des Voeux Road Central.
“Go on,” Nangi said placidly as he tapped the ash from his cigarette ...into a crystal ashtray on the desk in front of him.
Allan Su glanced briefly down at the oversized buff folder he was clutching although it was apparent that he hardly needed to do that. He wiped at his upper lip, then ran his fingers through his hair. He was a small, compact Chinese of Shanghainese extraction who was normally calm and clear headed. Now his obvious anxiety filled the room like a strange perfume.
He began to pace back and forth over the antique Bhokara. “To give you an example, we have three-quarters interest in the Wan Fa housing project in the New Territories in Tai Po Kau.MoreLess
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