My Cousin Read the Headline Out Loud at Thanksgiving

Suddenly…

…he stopped.

His expression changed.

His thumb froze against the screen.

He leaned closer.

Marcus continued talking.

“Once the Peterson paperwork is finalized next week, partnership is practically guaranteed.”

“Next week?” I asked.

Marcus smiled patiently.

“That’s generally how billion-dollar transactions work.”

“Sometimes.”

Sophia laughed.

“I don’t continue reading …