The PatriarchWe went through file after file, continuing to make notes of who might wish Jonathan harm. When it came close to luncheon, Amelia and I left the men there for my meeting with Mr. Charles Hart.
Mr. Hart wished to meet at the Kournikova again, and I wondered at his choice. Did he simply like the food, or was he sending me a message? This was a place the Families met at, men high in the Business, as well as those who wished to court them. The Chief of Police came here, as did the City Council.
Did Mr. Hart mean for me to become used to this place of power?
Mr. Hart already sat waiting, with his men along the walls around him. And as before, he had me send Amelia to eat with the servants.
But this day, I brought Honor in with me. He stood ten paces behind where I sat, and Mr.
