“So he moved the fence to create a false boundary on the ground, hoping you wouldn’t notice until the concrete was poured.”

“Can we stop him?” I asked.

Rachel reached for her silver pen on the desk organizer.

“With this signed application, we have proof of willful encroachment.

The county can freeze his permit tomorrow morning.”

“Will Tyler try to buy the disputed strip of land to save his project?” I asked, looking at the drawing.

Rachel did not answer right away.

She placed her silver pen firmly on the blueprint, right over Tyler’s signature.