“You’re baiting me?” I said, shaking my head. “Just like with the meal you planned which you KNEW would offend me? I let it go and ate because...I love you. But that fact appears to no longer matter to you. The ball is in your court. Because I love you, I’ll do as you ask. When you decide you want to talk to me, call me.”I didn’t wait for a response; I turned on my heel, and walked determinedly from the house. I got into my car, drove down the street, turned the corner, and pulled over. I was. As the door shut behind Dario, grandfather shed his ceremonial robes and passed them to the oh so careful young man.“Burn that ... and bring me soap and water. Touching the likes of him disgusts me.“I feel violated, I had no idea he was coming.”“How much?” Jim asked.“You heard ... one and a half millions,” Grandfather said.“That’s outrageous. Wasn’t worth more than four hundred thousand.”“By the time Myndee is 50 that windfall will be worth 30 million,” Grandfather said.“She’s not going to get. She couldn't stop herself even though her daughter was watching closely."Brother, what is Mom talking about?" Katherine asked with great concern.Alan was nearly panicky with arousal, but he managed to explain, "Mom is helping me out now, just like Aunt Suzy. It's so great!" He closed his eyes and exulted in his glorious memories, not to mention his current erotic joy.Susan also closed her eyes in ecstasy. "Oh yes, Angel. Your mother is helping your brother to do his thing. And she loves. Before hecould remember where it was, the door to his inner sanctum opened andthree tall men in suits and ties entered, looking very efficient andofficial."Edward Finn?" one of them wanted to know.The businessman's demeanor changed instantly. His abrasive outerpersona dropped away. He knew these weren't people he could bully withhis superior wealth. He cowered away from them and admitted meeklythat he was who they were asking about. One of them grabbed him andpulled his hands behind his.