A mechanic tried to charge me $8,000 for a “broken engine”—but what I took out of my purse made him beg me to rip up the bill.

”

“Three days ago.”

“Yes.”

His eyes darted toward Rebecca, whose magazine was now closed. Kyle swallowed.

“Engines can deteriorate fast.”

“From healthy to destroyed in seventy-two hours?”

“It happens.”

“Show me the damaged part.”

“We haven’t opened the engine.”

“Show me today’s results.”

“The machine didn’t save them.”

“Show me the equipment you used.”

He said continue reading …