The Trader

It was a secret world where billions changed hands daily 'off balance sheet'; even many bankers described the whole process as a myth. However, it was real, accessible to a privileged few and by invitation only. It was a money-spinner with exceptionally high yields. All Vance Clifford had to do was check the balance of his account from time to time. But it was not just numbers that drove him now he wanted to move with the power brokers - ex-Prime Ministers like Matthew Byrne - or 'Matt' as he liked to be called because he thought it gave him street-cred. It was a mutual admiration society. Vance liked to rub shoulders with political leaders and Matt liked to mix with the rich - he needed their money to pay for his heavily mortgaged lifestyle and heavy spending wife. Both men relied on their Trader, who handled their accounts - but that was a mistake. The Trader had scores to settle with both men.