Chapter 46

"Mr. Vandermere," Dr. Aris began, adjusting his glasses, "your grandfather suffered an angina episode, but we managed to stabilize him. The tests confirm the diagnosis made by the specialists in Ravona."

Gideon remained motionless, only the tight line of his jaw betraying the storm of emotions raging inside him.

"The coronary obstruction requires surgical intervention," the doctor continued. "Howe