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

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Taylor signed it quickly, then stood up before the ink was dry. He did not look at me as he fastened the button of his suit jacket.

“I have a meeting with the investment board at five,” he said to the room.

“Are you not coming back to the apartment?” I asked.

“Not until late,” he said, his voice flat. “The driver will take you back.”

He walked out of continue reading …