“Give up, Victoria,” he whispered. “You have every right to take your memorial to the New York legislature and try to get the state to act, but remember, I hold sway there as well, and that’s one place where even your darling Benjamin can’t help you.”
I clenched my jaw, willing my anger not to show. Go to hell. Oh, how I longed to say those three sharp-edged words, to spit them in his face. But no, I would not insult the person who held my only remaining hope of victory in his hands. Instead, I swallowed my pride. “I will fight with every avenue that is open to me, no matter who believes my efforts futile. Besides, I have supporters who hold more power than even you.”
The congressman’s laugh came out as a puff of white in the cold air. “If you’re referring to the president, your faith is
