Chapter 17 A Deal In The Shadow

• “I’m interested in your wife.”
• Gerard's words hung in the air, creating a momentary silence that seemed to stretch for an eternity. The restaurant's opulent decor and hushed atmosphere contrasted sharply with the tension in the room.
• Senator Morgan, who had been sipping his wine, froze with the crystal glass almost touching his lips. His composure wavered for a fraction of a second before he managed a tight-lipped smile.