The Bridge of Whispers

It is December of 2007 just outside Antwerp, Belgium, when Richard Van Pelt storms out of the dining room of his fathers residence. Time is running out for their familys copper-tubing company. With
the Chinese nipping at their heels and the Brazilians not far behind,Optitube 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.

In Japan, the young and beautiful Natsumi Honma anxiously awaits the
joint venture between her fathers 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 Richards and Natsumis lives.

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 companybefore it is too late.