A Costly Absence

"Mrs. Vance, Mr. Vance really doesn't have time to come back," Gavin said, sounding apologetic.

"Gavin!" Miriam snapped.

Miriam was barely holding it together. She spotted Iris in the hall, patting Dalton's shoulder and laughing as she chatted with Elias.

Everyone knew Elias only had a few months left. He still controlled shares and a mountain of real estate. If they played their cards right now,