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I turned to my mom. She wouldn\u2019t meet my eyes. \u201cHe said it was just for emergencies,\u201d she mumbled, wringing her hands.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd this was an emergency,\u201d Hank cut in. \u201cAn emergency opportunity. You think I was going to let three million dollars just walk away?\u201d<\/p>\n

My voice dropped to a dangerous whisper. \u201cI still own fifty-one percent. You can\u2019t do anything without my signature.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s the thing,\u201d Hank said, flipping through the folder with a triumphant smirk. \u201cTurns out, there\u2019s a court finding from two years ago, when you applied for that city grant. Says you weren\u2019t fit for sole financial management of a commercial property. I checked. That finding makes it risky for buyers unless\u00a0both<\/em>\u00a0owners sign off. So, technically, Bison\u2019s lawyers say they\u2019re in the clear. The deal\u2019s already processed.\u201d<\/p>\n

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I turned to my mom. She wouldn\u2019t meet my eyes. \u201cHe said it was just for emergencies,\u201d she mumbled, wringing her hands. \u201cAnd this was an emergency,\u201d Hank cut in. \u201cAn emergency opportunity. You think I was going to let three million dollars just walk away?\u201d My voice dropped to a dangerous whisper. \u201cI still…<\/p>\n

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