Edward "Eddie" Horniman and Susan "Susie" Glass in “The Road To Kingdom”

He’s edgy, Susan. It’s concerning me. So, what is the issue with Cico?

Yet to be determined. I’m sure it’s nothing positive. I know you’re not his number one fan, Eddie, but he has helped us get a foothold in Italy, a territory beset by monsters around every corner. His efforts shouldn’t be underestimated.

Fixers are supposed to fix problems, not create them.

I say we give him the benefit of the doubt for the time being. Meanwhile, you can focus your efforts on snagging yourself a peerage, as per my father’s request.

You leave Lord Hawthorne to me. [helicopter approaches]

Hope we haven’t got too many plates spinning today.

No. Shoots are never about the killing, Susan. They’re about the deal-making. It’s an alibi to fuse a collection of disparate rogues. Contrary to logic, the more spinning plates, the better. People will fly 5,000 miles for a shoot in the English countryside, and for some strange reason, are more open to business when they’ve got a gun in their hand.

Hm.

[Aisha approaches] Tell me more about your friend.

You’ll like Aisha. Clever girl. Aspirational. Looks after herself and everyone who comes within her orbit. She moved to the Middle East five years ago to work in hospitality. Now she’s snagged herself a seat at the royal table.

The Middle East is the future, Susie. They build a new world out there every two weeks.