“When you said he had a huge responsibility on his shoulder, is this what you meant?” “Yes. My son is supposed to one day lead this country from the shadows” “You opposed that but you were ignored?” “Basically. That’s why I hate these assholes more. They may have forgotten that they have doomed my son to such a life but I haven’t” Louis watched as he ruminated on her words. They spotted Roy and walked over to him. He smiled, asking how their meeting went with Salvadore. “Mikhail found out about Matt” “You mean the successor stuff? Yikes. You need a drink, lots” “Yes please” he answered in a low voice. Roy started preparing his strong cocktails and they sat silently watching him. There was something relaxing about the way he prepared it. Never mind who his father was. Roy droppe

