A walk on the wild side Chapter 1

You want me to WHAT now? Said Bette incredulously

Now Bette explained Franklin patiently. You yourself said it would be an amazing coo to showcase this work in the CAC. In fact I distinctly remember you saying that you were so passionate about bringing this artist to the CAC that you would go to the ends of the earth to make it happen..Or did I imagine that part of the conversation?

Franklin lowered his glasses to the edge of his nose and peered over the top of them at his brilliant, if highly strung, art director. well? Franklin persisted

Of course not huffed Bette, But I didnt expect you to take me quite so literally! Really, Franklin, my work load right now is heavy enough as it is, without you expecting me to travel half way across the world chasing shadows!

 Bette Franklin persisted did you or did you not say that you want this artist for the centrepiece of the Winter exhibit?

well. Stalled Bette

So youre prepared to let this opportunity slip through your fingers, and what Bette? Settle for second best?

Its not that simple Franklin, and you know it replied Bette. God, why did she have to be quite so vocal in her insistence of this artists work. Bette rubbed the bridge of her nose as she sighed deeply, remembering the presentation she bought to the board the previous month. Good one porter, youve really dug a hole for yourself this time she thought. Bette looked up at Franklin, noting the determined set of his jaw and the slight flush of his cheeks as he readied himself for the forthcoming argument.  Bette knew she would have to use all of her negotiation skills to get out of this one. Normally Bette Porter looked forward to her forays in the name of CAC business, after all, having to stay in top hotels in Major Cities whilst she wined and dined prospective artists or investors wasnt exactly an ordeal, now was it. Of course, the by now infamous Porter charm, coupled with her well respected knowledge of the arts world, and passion to succeed had already bought in some pretty impressive successes to the burgeoning arts centre, and was the very reason the CAC made it their no 1 priority to bring her on boardand yet now, it seemed her undoing.. Look Franklin, we dont know exactly where she isHow on earth am I going to find her? Bette looks at Franklin with pleading eyes.