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“Why?”

“He said we’re ripping him off. He wants us to reduce the price.”

“No. He’s the one trying to rip us off. You tell him the price stands as is, and if he doesn’t want to pay it, we’ll find someone who will.”

“He’s not going to pay it, Alex. We’ve been sitting on that property for five years. Maybe we should reduce it.”

“I’m not reducing it. Cummings is smart. He’s playing the game. He pays what we say, or he’s out of luck. Let me know what he says.”

After ending the call, I returned to where Shaun and Asher stood.

“Well, what do you think?” I smiled.

“We see an opportunity to make a lot of money.” Shaun grinned.

“I think investing in Athena Harobr will be very lucrative for all of us,” Asher spoke.

“Your design for the town is flawless, Alex, and I can envision it just standing here,” Shaun spoke.

“It sure is peaceful here.” Asher placed his hands in his pants pockets and walked around. “I think the first house to be built might be a vacation home for my family.”

“I was just thinking the same thing,” Shaun said.

We drove back to the office, and I had an idea.

“Why don’t you two bring your wives to dinner at my house tonight? We can barbecue, drink some beer, and talk.”

“Sounds good to me.” Shaun grinned. “I’d love to see Harbor Estates.”

“Count Everly and I in.”

It was five-thirty when the doorbell rang. Wiping my hands on the dishtowel, I walked over and opened it.

“Welcome.” I smiled, gesturing for everyone to come in.

“Alex, I’d like you to meet my wife, Jenni. Jenni, this is Alex Harbor.”

“It’s wonderful to meet you, Alex.” Jenni smiled, extending her hand.

“The pleasure is mine.”

“And this is my wife, Everly,” Asher spoke.

“Everly, it’s nice to meet you.” I extended my hand.

She placed her hand in mine and oddly stared at me as she gripped my hand.

“Everly,” Asher said, taking her hand from mine.

“Too late, Asher,” she said. “It’s nice to meet you, Alex. What a beautiful home you have.”

“Thank you, Everly.”

“Hey, Dad.” Lucy flew down the stairs.

“Lucy, I’d like you to meet Shaun and Jenni Kind, as well as Asher and Everly Remington. This is my daughter, Lucy.”

“Hi.” She smiled.