“Julian, do you remember what we did with the estate title seven years ago?”

The memory came back immediately.

PART 3 — THE HOUSE WAS NEVER MINE

Seven years earlier, my company had almost failed.

A major supplier dispute.

A collapsed line of credit.

Two hospital-system contracts delayed at the same time.

Payroll was approaching.

Cash was disappearing.

I had never been more frightened professionally.