His Dilemma

~Thirty Minutes Earlier~

Jason moved from the group to say hi to an acquaintance of his who was at the center of the room.

"Hello Jason, it's good to see you made it here tonight," Paul said to him.

Paul Wright was a business partner in the food industry; his company produces some of the best spices in the country, and he works both with Jason and Jared.

"Hi Paul, it's good to see you too." Jason replied, adding, "How has it been with you? I hear you have some products up for distribution next week."

Paul smiled and said, "Jason, I won't ask how you heard that; we all know you have your superior ways of finding these things out."

Jason nodded his head with a smile, raising his glass to Paul as he said, "That's what keeps me in business, Paul."

"I assume there's a reason why you brought up that topic here tonight," Paul stated.

"Yes, I'd like to get the North hotel on your list for deliveries for this batch," Jason said.

Paul looked at Jason intently as he said, "Jason, your deliveries