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. All Vance Clifford had to do was check the balance of his account occasionally. But now he wanted to move with the power brokers – ex-Prime Ministers like Matthew Byrne, or 'Matt' as he liked to be called. Both men relied on their Trader, who handled their accounts – but that was a mistake. The Trader had scores to settle with both men.