Chapter 123

Henry smiled and waited quietly for them to digest the news.

After a while Alice said, 'Really? That would be wonderful."

"Sure," said Henry, spreading his hand. "But Mr. Robert's house and two boats have been taken from him, so he can't get them back."

Rachel and Robert believed Henry when they heard him speak with such certainty.

After all, Rachel never thought Henry would be able to get Robert out that fast.

If Henry can do it, then what he's saying is probably true.

"Henry, you are a lifesaver!" Rachel said excitedly.

Remembering all this fear, Rachel's eyes welled up.

Robert hugged her gently, tears welling in his eyes as well.

Alice looked at Henry's perfectly profiled face with some admiration.

Henry waited until Rachel and Robert had calmed down a bit, then said, "Mike revealed that he was framing you at the behest of state Senator David Smith, who was interested in your bootlegging business and Rachel."

Robert suddenly realized that Rachel, too, had a picture of a fat, middle
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