Chapter 19: Distribution
Chapter 19
Distribution
Monterrey, Mexico
Technically it was still spring, but the heat had already descended on Monterrey. Not noon yet, the temperature was ninety-two degrees, according to how Americans measured it. Carlos continued to educate himself in American ways, and he insisted on it with his men. If they were to establish strong bases in the States, he needed his men to be comfortable with American ways, including their odd means of measurement. A cool glass of lemon water sat next to his hand and a pack of Marlboro cigarettes lay on the table beside it. He preferred Fortuna, a brand of Spanish cigarettes he had smoked for years, but since he insisted on his men taking up the American ways, he did it as well.
When his advisors arrived, Carlos outline
