Chapter Fifty-Seven

On their way back from the white house, Rome was seated in the backseat of Mr. Ford's car since he suggested that they ride together.

It was quiet for a while. Then Mr. Ford turned to Rome and said, “I got a bottle of Romanee Conti 1945 that I plan to drink today. Do you want to have a glass with me?”

“Of course,” Rome said, knowing that he didn't have an option to say, “no” because his father would guilt him into saying, “yes.”

When they arrived at Mr. Ford's office, Rome wore a disguise before getting down from the car. 

Then he and Mr. Ford head into the building, and once they got into the lobby, the whispering began.

It was not his first time entering his father's office. But every time he did, he wore a cap, glasses, and mask, and it caused the employees to wonder about his identity.

“He's handsome.” A lady whispered to her colleagues as they walked past Rome and Mr. Ford