Felix's housewarming dinner was the hottest topic in New York City high society that day.
The invited guests were few, but each name was enough to shake New York.
A few days before the banquet, in the new Fifth Avenue home that Catherine had already luxuriously furnished, Felix and Catherine were making the final guest list confirmation.
"Felix," Catherine said, pointing to a name on the list, her brows slightly furrowed, "Are you really going to invite him?"
That name was William Marcy Tweed.
The supreme leader of the Tammany Hall. The behind-the-scenes controller of all unions, officials, and votes in New York City. An open 'Underground King' of New York.
"Of course," Felix's reply was firm.
"But his reputation..." Catherine's tone was full of worry, "Everyone knows that he and the Tammany Hall are the root of all corruption in New York."
