“I’m sorry this can’t wait.” My throat tightened.

“What is it about?” “Your uncle left you more than personal effects,” she said.

“There’s a folder involving a partnership agreement — one connected to Draycott Holdings.” I sat up too fast and felt the delivery pull at me.

“Connected to Beau’s family?” “Yes,” she said.

“And given what I suspect may be happening on your end, you need to see it before anyone convinces you that you have no standing.”

Chapter 7 — The Kind of Standing