Paid in Full

Elliot was the silent type. He rarely spoke.

Reuben had presented several proposals to him. Any that were unsuitable were shredded without hesitation. Elliot hadn't even looked Reuben in the eye.

But surely he wouldn't hold a grudge over that.

"When will you pay Piper what you owe her?" Elliot asked directly.

"Oh, it's about that..." The tension drained from Reuben's body, only to snap back tighte