Avery Came Home From Overseas and Found Her Name on the Lake Deed

“If Avery has a dispute about her fifteen percent share of Sterling Construction, she can schedule a meeting at your strip mall office on Monday.”

“Mr.

Vance doesn’t need an appointment,” I said.

“He’s carrying out Walter’s written instructions.”

Victoria stepped forward, her heels clicking sharply on the hardwood border around the dining room rug.

“Walter left this home to me,” Victoria said, her practiced composure slipping into a low hiss.

“I’m his widow.

I run this estate.”