Ruthless Terms

Valerie was not one to be trifled with, either. The two were on the verge of a fight. The air was thick with tension as if filled with the potent smell of gunpowder.

Preston hurriedly stepped in, his heart aching, and said, “All right. That's enough. Stop arguing. We're here today to sign a contract, not to fight.”

“We're all partners from now on. Let's be more understanding of each other, okay?”