The Offer That Triggered Everything
Dad set down his fork.
“I’ve been meaning to talk to you, Elena. I think it’s time I helped.”
That tone.
The one that always said: You’re behind.
“I’ve been in business 30 years,” he continued. “Let me invest. Show you how things really work.”
Richard smirked. “Could use some real business expertise, sis.”
My phone buzzed again.
And again.
Five notifications in under ten seconds.
Mom sighed. “At least check it. It might be important.”
