“Van Gowen… Van Gowen…” Joanna murmured the name as though trying to recall something. “The name is familiar.”

“Her family owns a chain of hotels all over the country,” Michael supplied.

“Ah, the hotel entrepreneur. Luther van Gowen.” There was clear recognition in her eyes. “I had a meeting with him a few years ago. I also encountered him on special occasions at galas. I remember that I had to do some research on him and his family to know his background and his tastes. That way, we could have a fruitful and productive discussion.”

“What did you find?”

“I remember reading that he has two sons. But as for...