The next morning, she’d given me the silent treatment, and I avoided forcing any conversation until I needed an answer. I left Marilyn with her since Elio, Renato, and I drove to our meeting. I’d arranged a meeting with Senator Ted Clark. All he knew was that a business was interested in fundraising with his likeness, and any politician who wanted publicity would run at the chance. McKayla was too close to giving birth, so Savio stayed behind, and Vincenzo held more responsibility at the main office. The SUV stopped at the private entrance, we stepped out, and Senator Clark’s aide reached a hand out for me to take.
“Mr. Calabresi, we were surprised to receive your request.”
“I know it can be difficult sometimes to bring light to issues.”
“I’m Sheldon, Senator Clark’s aide. Please follow
