“That’s impossible.”
James continued.
“She also has significant interests in other grocery operations, several rental properties and a property-management company overseeing commercial real estate.”
Silence filled the room.
Finally Blaine whispered:
“How much money do you have?”
Sarah answered.
“Based on the current valuation of her investments, businesses, properties and liquid assets, approximately forty-seven million dollars.”
Meadow gripped the couch.
“Forty-seven million?”
I looked directly at her.
“While you had me sleeping in the smallest bedroom.”
Neither answered.
“While you ended the business I loved because it embarrassed you.”
Blaine suddenly stood.
“Why didn’t you tell us?”
I almost laughed.
“Why should I have?”
“We would have treated you differently if we knew!”
Meadow said it before she could stop herself.
The room went quiet again.
“Exactly.”
She realized her mistake.
“You would have treated me better because I had money—not because I deserved basic respect.”
Sarah cleared her throat.
“There is another matter.”
She placed another document on the table.
“Mrs. Harrison’s company has acquired the mortgage on this property. She now controls the house.”
Meadow went pale.
“You mean… this house?”
