“We just need to get on the same page to maintain our social standing.”

His words came out in a rapid, nervous rush, stringing corporate jargon together without taking a single breath.

I closed the heavy cover of the trust document.

“I’ll need to review these pages at my office,” I said.

Samantha dropped her fake smile entirely.

“The notary is waiting in the lobby right now,” Samantha said.

“We really need this finalized today, George.”

I picked up the printed folder and held it in my left hand.