“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.”

whispered sharply, “How much do we owe?”

Mr. Collins answered immediately. “Including penalties and damages, thirty-two thousand dollars.”

She turned toward Daniel in disbelief. “Thirty-two thousand?”

For the first time in his life, Daniel looked trapped.

He lowered his voice. “Victoria… come on. We’re family.”

I folded my arms.

“Funny. Last night I was continue reading …