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“Hi, Sam.”
“Hey. Are you busy?”
“Just sitting on my couch watching Netflix.”
“Can you come over? I finished the plans for the house.”
“Already?” I asked with surprise.
He chuckled. “Family takes priority.”
“I’m on my way.”
I slipped on my shoes, grabbed my purse, and left my apartment. I knocked on the front door of Sam’s house. Julia answered, grabbed my hand, and pulled me inside.
“We don’t knock around here.” She hugged me. “You just walk in.”
“My wife is right.” Sam smiled, kissing my cheek. “We have rules on this beach. You’ll get to know them quickly. Come on. I’ll show you what I did.”
I followed him into the kitchen, where he had the plans laid out on the table.
“Oh my gosh, Sam. This is incredible. It’s exactly how I pictured it.” I grinned.
“I’m happy to hear that, sis.” He hooked his arm around me.
“Now, the important part. How much?” I asked, glancing at him.
“You don’t need to worry about that.”
“Excuse me?” My brow arched.
The sliding door opened, and Shaun walked in.
“Well, what do you think?” He smiled at me.
“It’s gorgeous. I love it. Now, Sam, give me the final cost.”
“You don’t need to worry about that,” Shaun said as he walked over and studied the plans. “Sterling Capital is taking care of it.”
“What?” My brows furrowed. “Absolutely not.”
“Absolutely so,” he said. “You stole that house out from under me.” A smirk crossed his lips. “And you work for me. I take care of my family and employees.”
“You don’t remodel their homes for them.” I narrowed my eyes.
“How do you know that?” His brow arched.
“Fine. I’ll call Selena and ask.” I reached into my purse and grabbed my phone.
“Uh, no. Don’t do that.” Shaun grabbed my phone from my hand.
“Just as I thought,” I said. “I have plenty of money to afford this remodel. I am not letting you take care of the cost, Shaun.”
“You don’t have a choice, little sister. It’s done, and that’s how it’s going to stay. One thing you should know about me is that the only person I let argue with me is my wife.”
“Shaun.” I cocked my head.
“Claire,” he spoke with seriousness.
