It was barely eleven in the morning.

“I have reviewed dozens of vendor contracts in my career,” I said.

“Usually, the venue bills the client directly.”

Douglas stopped swirling his glass.

He set it down hard on a stack of untreated lumber samples.

“Samantha wants perfection for your boy,” Douglas said.

“My daughter has certain standards to uphold in Atlanta society.

This surcharge guarantees we get the premium lighting and sound equipment.”