3 Chapter 3

Father had served in the OSS during the War. Now he worked primarily for the State Department

My three brothers also worked for the government. Anthony, the oldest, had finished a stint in the military and joined the National Security Agency, while Bryan, who had been the baby until I was born, and Jefferson, who was the middle brother, had both chosen the CIA.

“I imagine this will give me a certain cachet with that community?”

“Yes. And keep in mind it will make the utmost sense for your parents to give you a Season as a…mmm…graduation present.”

“Very well, Father.”

His smile was a mere stretching of his lips as he offered me a glass of aged scotch. “Welcome to the family business, Portia.”

I touched my glass to his and took a sip.

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