Charles called Victoria.

“Whitmore has shut us out,” he said.

“Then call their chairman,” Victoria replied, impatient, as though her husband were being dramatic about a solvable inconvenience.

And that was when Charles remembered Robert’s final words in the restaurant. Tonight, all of you showed me exactly who you are. A chill ran the length of his spine.

“Victoria,” he said slowly.

“What’s Emily’s father’s last name?”

“Whitmore,” she said.