Chapter 86

• Money, in excess, opened doors and provided services not usually offered outside normal business hours, Monica perceived a short while later as she preceded Harry into a sumptuous office suite, where, introductions complete, she sank into a cushioned leather chair, listened carefully to the lawyer’s explanation of relevant documents, aware every possible contingency was covered in watertight legalese.
• She almost baulked when the moment came to attach her signature. The enormity of her commitment seemed overwhelming, and for a wild moment she considered standing to her feet and walking out.
• Except the ramification of such an action would be prohibitive and would destroy everything she’d strived to achieve.