As I sat in the lounge at Logan International Airport, sipping on an espresso, my phone buzzed. The caller ID showed Derec.
I picked up immediately. "What's up, Derec?"
"Raegan's ready to talk now. He's set up on Skype," Derec said.
I glanced at the time. My flight wasn't boarding for another forty minutes. "Alright, send me the link."
Moments later, I was in a private corner of the lounge, laptop open, as Raegan Lee's sharp features appeared on the screen. His Hong Kong office was dimly lit, the skyline glittering in the background.
"Jack," Raegan greeted, his tone brisk. "Derec said you had something important to discuss."
"Raegan," I began, leaning forward slightly. "We're making a major move. We're allocating $1 billion into Asia, focusing on telecommunications, digital services, and consumer finance in emerging markets. And we're bringing in a partner, Appaloosa Management."