There had been an odd hush during the entire feast ever since Clarence and Phoebe arrived. Everyone present had realized that there was nothing left of the Jason family save an empty shell. The Jason family organized this charity event in an effort to assist Dempsey in gaining access to their network.

The Jason family had a lot of relationships and a certain reputation even if they were in decline. In addition, a great deal of interest was expressed in contacting the Conrad family. They also knew that although Dempsey appeared to be the head of the Conrad family, Clarence ultimately held the last say. But the circumstances were slightly...