Roger Stands His Ground
Roger stepped forward with a calm firmness that cut through the tension in the room. He reminded Jacob that they already knew each other, calling out the exact place and date of their meeting and even specifying the cashier’s check used. When Jacob laughed it off and demanded proof, Roger didn’t hesitate. He produced a photocopy he had kept all these years, pointing out the back where Jacob’s signature sat beneath a non-contact agreement. Greg read the terms aloud, his voice steady. I faced Jacob directly and demanded an explanation, while Roger urged him to look at me and finally say the truth out loud.
Roger Stands His Ground
Laura Walks In
The kitchen door swung open, and Laura walked in, stopping short when she took in the scene. Her eyes moved from the letters spread across the table to Jacob’s tense expression, instantly sensing the gravity of the moment. Jacob tried to brush it off, claiming it was nothing she needed to worry about, but Laura wasn’t having it. She came to my side and placed a steady hand on my arm, firmly telling Jacob it was time to listen. Greg backed her up, instructing Jacob to sit. Laura then turned to Roger, confirmed who he was, and calmly invited him to speak.
Laura Walks In
