Chapter 5
Benedict
“And final fiduciary considerations include…” the finance minister’s voice drones into nothing, and I force myself not to look at the grandfather clock ticking in the corner. My morning’s meetings seem to take forever. I even found myself tapping a pen halfway through the quarterly budget review. I was fidgeting, and I never fidget.
“And therefore, we have determined Cawthorne holdings proposal will benefit our nation for decades to come. And therefore--”
If you say ‘therefore’ one more time…
At last the meeting comes to an end. My jaw aches from clenching it against yawns. Duty done, I rise and leave without more than a nod to any officials. I never was one for small talk, and Daniel gave me strict instructions not to talk to anyone until I’ve made a formal stateme
