It was the sort of reminder no executive assistant could manage for him.

He had to learn it himself.

PART 21: The Visit That Did Not Happen

One of Preston’s habits was to plan for the best version of every event.

When the company scheduled a two-day conference in St.

Louis, he assumed he could return in time for Saturday’s library visit.

A storm grounded his flight, and by the time he found an alternative route, the visit was already impossible.

He called Naomi immediately.