“Can’t even afford a decent car, yet you’re sitting here having Christmas dinner with us?” they mocked me in front of the whole table. I simply set my glass down, looked straight at them, and said, “You should laugh a little quieter… because the building you live in belongs to me.”

instruction: every tenant gets treated equally.

No favorites.

No exceptions.

Mr. Collins opened the folder.

“According to the lease agreement, payment was due last month. Additional penalties also remain unpaid. You have until five p.m. today to settle the balance in full or surrender possession of the unit.”

Lauren’s jaw dropped. “Daniel, you told me rent continue reading …