EPILOGUE

GRAND FINALE

Twenty years later I stood in the same ballroom where I'd first exposed Carlos, except now it was filled with college students instead of corporate sharks.

The Jones Foundation Annual Scholarship Gala had become the event of the year. Fifty full ride scholarships awarded tonight to kids who'd otherwise never see a university campus.

"Mom, your speech is in five minutes." Evelyn appeared at my elbow looking sharp in a navy suit. Twenty-five now and already making waves ...