How a Five Million Dollar Bet Led to an Unexpected Marriage in Queens

grin widening. “Taylor is a man of his word when it comes to a deal.”

“I did not expect this so quickly,” I said, my thumb tracing the neat row of zeros.

“When Taylor wants something done, the money moves fast,” Eric said, leaning against a stack of storage crates. “He does not like loose ends.”

“Why are you the one handing me this?” I asked.