The Bridge of Whispers

<p>It is December of 2007 just outside Antwerp Belgium when Richard Van Pelt storms out of the dining room of his father's residence. Time is running out for their family's copper-tubing company. With the Chinese nipping at their heels and the Brazilians not far behindOptitube is doomed if the family does not take action soon. With a willing Japanese partner waiting in the wings it seems everything is in line for a successful merger of two companies. Unfortunately not everyone agrees.</p> <p>In Japan the young and beautiful Natsumi Honma anxiously awaits the joint venture between her father's company and Optitube. She has not only a fi nancial interest in the merger but also a growing love interest in Richard. As the two continue to develop a passionate relationship across the ocean jealousy greed and ambition drive a wedge between family members and instigate the creation of multiple plots that soon threaten both Richard's and Natsumi's lives.</p> <p>In this intriguing tale fueled by age-old confl icts and cruel ambition a merger hangs in the balance as Natsumi suddenly goes missing. Now it is up to Richard to save both her and his company-before it is too late.</p>