Chapter 14 Stepping Up

• Now I am not one to disrespect my father and, least of all, not in front of his crew, but there is a line, and he is now crossing it. I shall take his advice, but no longer shall he tell me whom I should date. I shall not require his approval, nor shall I seek it. I shall be with whom I ever choose. Tonight is the night that I shall speak my mind and finally stand up to him.
• "Father, may I please have a word alone?"
• “Christian, we need to discuss the details of you taking over."