Chapter 53

"I own a piece of land in that area. Not big, around forty acres. It used to be walnut orchard, then it went to seed. I plan to bring it back to life under the guise of a normal commercial investment, and build a freight transfer hub. That way I'll have my own people and my own foothold out there. On the surface it's legitimate business, and at the same time I can keep an eye on that whole region." His voice was calm, as if he were describing an ordinary real estate plan. "He can stay in the vineyard as long as he likes. As long as he behaves, that hub is just a hub. But if he steps out of line, I'll know before the news even leaves that valley."