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Fortune smiles on Ross. He recovers from his heart attack. His doctors say he has to recuperate and can return to work gradually over the following 12 weeks. They also advise him to change his lifestyle. Ross has always enjoyed the good things in life—including exquisite food and drink. This will have to change. The stress of managing Heartland Consolidated Industries has also taken its toll on him. He’s now in his early sixties.

A week after his heart attack, I was told that Ross held a private meeting at his home with Warner to discuss the future. ...

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