It’s true that I’ve not been posting as much as usual. I feel like I owe you an explanation, but this is just between you and me. It’s a secret and I’m begging you not to tell anybody! This is one of those “once in a lifetime” opportunities and I don’t want to blow it.
I was contacted by a man who represents a woman in a royal family (you’ll understand that I need to keep the names confidential). She has $184 million that she wants to invest in a venture as a silent partner. I know what you’re thinking, but it’s not one of those scams – I have to prove myself.
First I had to give my business profile, a justification for considering me. Then I had to do a proposal that included a guaranteed annual return of 10% to the investor. Now, I have no doubt that my venture will be able to satisfy that requirement but still, I had to make sure it was a brilliant proposal.
I’m waiting to hear if she’s chosen me as her business partner – the suspense is very stressful. I promise, when this happens, that I won’t forget you or the others who have supported me so long. In fact, there’s a box of chocolates with your name on it. I’ll send it just as soon as the lawyers tell me it’s OK to sign the contract.
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Posted by honourmcmillan on May 18, 2013
https://honourmcmillan.wordpress.com/2013/05/18/an-eternity-in-second-life/
Honour's Post Menopausal View (of Second Life) 
Mona Eberhardt
/ May 18, 2013Where exactly does this royal family reside? In Lagos? :P
honourmcmillan
/ May 18, 2013that’s a secret *grin*
Mona Eberhardt
/ May 18, 2013This only confirms it’s Lagos. For a few pointers in future negotiations, study this (it’s a long read, but very much worth it):
http://www.scamorama.com/lykaon_philip.html
Rhianon Jameson
/ May 18, 2013You’re most kind to take us into your confidence. :)
honourmcmillan
/ May 18, 2013/me blushes
Bear Silvershade
/ May 18, 2013Wow. I never get offers like that. I did have a lucky turn of events recently though, when an assassin hired to kill me decided to offer me the chance to pay him more than his employer. It was a scrape, but I managed to come up with the $10,000 and save my life.
honourmcmillan
/ May 18, 2013I’m soooo relieved you managed to save yourself!
Laetizia Coronet (@Tish_Coronet)
/ May 18, 2013I feel it is my duty to warn you that Nigeria is a federal republic, not a monarchy. But maybe your lawyers will discover that as well…
honourmcmillan
/ May 18, 2013Hey – I’m not the one who said it was Nigeria! I assure you this royal family exists. I plan to get them to adopt me when the deal goes through. :)
Seicher Rae
/ May 18, 2013You too?! Omg. We’re competitors. ::amps up the proposal I’m sending::: This opportunity is surely time consuming, you are right on that one.
honourmcmillan
/ May 18, 2013/me goes back to double check her own document
Sunbeam
/ May 18, 2013Wishing and hoping with fingers toes and wings all crossed! Good LUCK!!!
honourmcmillan
/ May 18, 2013Thank you!! *grin*
peepsideshow
/ May 19, 2013Please, let me in on your venture with a “guaranteed annual return of 10% to the investor.” I have 184 Lindens burning a hole in my pocket I’m just dying to invest!
honourmcmillan
/ May 19, 2013I’ll add you to the list! :p
Malachite Bing
/ May 20, 2013HEY! I sent my request to be in business with her too!
honourmcmillan
/ May 20, 2013I’ll make you all rich!!!! Malachite – if you withdraw your proposal I’ll let you get part of my project. :p
Malachite Bing
/ May 22, 2013ooooooooooooooooooooooooo
done!
jefke
/ May 21, 2013Just a box of chocolats? That’s pretty cheap, ain’t it? :P
honourmcmillan
/ May 21, 2013Hey!! They’re good chocolates!