My phone vibrates with a private text from Julian. Second Best The house is ours if you want it. My mouth drops open. It hasn’t even been two weeks since we agreed to the plan. For how much? Second Best 1.2 million Second Best We need to decide now because there’s another offer. Who? Second Best Some asshole from Chicago. He is willing to pay more, but I have a good relationship with the seller. Exploiting others for personal gain? Nice. Second Best … Just curious. Do I know the other buyer? Second Best Declan Kane.
