Chapter 169

*LORENZO* I turned the car left and sped along the three-lane highway. Danica was hunched down in the passenger seat with her arms wrapped around herself, but at least she had remembered to put on her seat belt. She was staring out at the passing industrial buildings and car showrooms, but occasionally she wiped a sleeve across her face, and I knew she was still crying. “Do you want me to stop for tissues?” I asked. “I’m sorry I don’t have any.” She shook her head but didn’t look at me. I understood why she was emotional. What a day. If I was astounded by today’s events, she must be overwhelmed. Completely overwhelmed. I thought it was best if I left her alone to gather her thoughts. Besides, it was late, and I had to make some calls. I pressed the phone icon on the touch screen and found Dante’s number. The sound of its ringtone echoes through the car via the hands-free system. Within two rings, he answered. He was the new assistant my parents assigned to me. “Good evening, sir.” “Goo