Chapter 55

Life back in San Francisco settled into its ordinary rhythm, but Lorenzo hadn't forgotten the plan for that freight transfer hub. Over the following weeks he spoke with Marco several times to hammer out the specifics, and sent Luca out to survey the area twice in person. According to Luca's report, the walnut trees on that plot had died off long ago, the soil would need to be turned over fresh, and the nearest water source was almost a mile and a half away, which meant they'd have to dig a well or cut a channel. The upfront investment wouldn't be small.