Carlos Beltowers must get the Case at all costs. It didn't matter to him who he used or stepped on to get it.
The Triads were involved and so was the Roman Catholic Church, but none of them counted on The Sons of the East to have the interest, influence, and finance, to be a player in this game of possession which had David Chen, The Drone, in the middle.
David was in Manila to support his friend, Jack Leoni. Jack's trial was set. Bridgett was also in the Philippines. Carlos Beltowers had enticed her to work for him as a ploy to entrap David
David was on the run. It became clear to the seekers that they needed the real Bracelet to control the Case. At every turn, his life was in danger.
Then Bridgett was kidnapped. It seemed Carlos' son Michael had become so infatuated with her that he couldn't bear to lose her.
The Sons of the East became major players in the sought-after Case. Life was of little value to them. They didn't care whether David lived or died; as long as they got the Case and the bracelet.
I am 76 years old
I am married and have 6 children
I live in Auckland New Zealand
I have worked and lived in Australia and the Philippines. Most of the time on my travels I have been able to live in the homes of local people. Countries I have visited, and or worked in have been; Australia, the Philippines, the USA, Tahiti, China, Mexico, Hong Kong, and Hawaii. I have been fortunate to have been to China 4 times and lived there with friends, for up to two months at a time. In the USA I have visited both coasts, that is east and west, as well as most inland states, staying with people I know. In Australia I lived mainly in the outback; for one year I lived in Sydney. The total time spent in Australia was 6 years.