Chapter 68: Continental's Rise, Undercurrents Stirring

River Lyson stared at the message for a few seconds. He tapped the screen twice with his thumb. "It's me." He sent it. Less than thirty seconds later, a reply appeared. "I got your number from one of our high school classmates. I hope you don't mind." River leaned back against the sofa and switched the phone to his left hand. "Not at all." "Are you free Tuesday night? I'd like to take you to dinner." River checked his schedule. His evening was open. "Sure. You pick the time and place." A...