The Achilles Heel

Gordon's words carried a deeper message. He wasn't taking sides—he was playing it safe, keeping his distance from both camps.

After dinner, Conrad walked Gordon to his car. He didn't suck up or act smug—just walked that fine line, right where he needed to be.

Once the car pulled away, Gordon sat back and said, "Those brothers are a handful. I bet Conrad's not going to keep playing nice for much lo