My husband bought me a trip to paris. 20 minutes after saying goodbye, I sneaked back inside and hid in the bathroom.

the hallway outside.

Then I heard glasses clink.

Eleanor spoke first.

“Finally, Eric.

You’re doing something useful.

Living in Clara’s house has always made you look like a visitor in your own marriage.”

The house had belonged to my late grandmother.

It was fully paid off, and the deed had been solely in my name for eight years before I even met Eric.

Then Sarah spoke.

“Richard only needs the cash for three months. Once the new private equity investors commit, everything can be repaid.”

The man “I have the draft collateral guarantee, the tax documents, and the authorization form you supplied.

The copied signature is not perfect, but for the first underwriting review, it should clear compliance.

We are looking at a $1.25 million credit line.”

For a moment, the air seemed to vanish.

Richard released a long breath.

“That saves Nebula Systems.”

Then Eric spoke again.

“And as