My Cousin Read the Headline Out Loud at Thanksgiving

politely.

“What was the company’s name again?”

“Blackridge Capital.”

Marcus laughed into his wineglass.

Not loudly.

Just enough for everyone to hear it.

My older brother had perfected that laugh years ago. It was his favorite way of telling a room someone wasn’t worth taking seriously.

“She’s basically an assistant,” he explained before I could say another continue reading …