Summary

Following Andrew and Grace's argument, the story turns back to a focus on Charles. As he drove down I-10 East, Charles listened to his phone messages, most of which were from the wives of his white colleagues who were hoping to receive his continued support for their philanthropies. As he listened, he began to think about the wasteful things he spent his money on. He also received a call from his lawyer, who had been looking into the possibility of reclaiming his family's land in China, but the lawyer informed him that there has already been a Charles Wang who claimed it. The reader realizes from his conversation with Barbara, that Charles had not yet told Barbara about the land. The only family member he had shared his plan with was Andrew, the only other male. When Barbara pushed him to tell her...