AUGUST furrowed his brow, his anticipation evident. He waited for George's explanation.

"The Wellington Corporation," George declared. "Your father warned me not to get involved, and I strongly advise you to heed the same advice."

"Why?" August's voice grew dark, mirroring the intensity in his gaze. "That family has inflicted so much pain upon us... upon me..."

"Do you know why Charles couldn't confront them directly, even though he was capable?" George asked, swirling his glass of beer in a