A cheer rose from the men around the crate.“Five thousand hot meals every day!” the bearded man shouted, slapping his companion on the shoulder.“That Chairman Ethan Sanders is a true saint,” an older laborer with an eye patch said. “The oil bosses and greedy bankers tried to starve us, but Ethan S

"Then dissolve the commission!" the minister begged, dropping to one knee beside the desk. "Ethan Sanders cleared his mother's name, but the entire state government could fall into bankruptcy today!""We cannot sacrifice the livelihood of ten million citizens just to protect one young doctor!" Warre

Warren shook his head."That is a theory, Chairman Sanders. A rebound is impossible. Who will buy six hundred million dollars of falling bonds in the next two hours?"He pointed toward the red market display."The private banks refuse to lend. The public is terrified. The state treasury does not hav

The doors of the executive suite slammed open, and Lady Vivian Ward stormed into Arthur Pendelton's private office.Her dark designer suit was torn at the right sleeve where it had caught against the brass elevator gate. Her black hair was disordered, and sweat covered her pale face.She crossed the

The screams of thousands of terrified people shook the stone plaza outside Pendelton Bank. More than three thousand depositors crowded the street, pressing against the perimeter railings.Men and women slammed their fists against the bronze-framed glass doors, demanding their life savings. Mothers h