"Negotiations take time," Pablo admitted honestly. "Mr. Catmore has inquired, but we haven't settled on a price yet."
Vinnie took a deep breath, knowing that staying any longer was pointless.
"Well, I hope you stick to your principles and sell the land to Ruben at a high price, maximizing your profit."
"I will."
They shook hands, and Vinnie said, "Mr. Linares, I hope you speed things up. I'll be back in a few days to check in."
"Of course. We're partners, and I'm always happy to accommodate you whenever I have time."
Back in her car, Vinnie angrily slapped the steering wheel, causing the horn to blare. She leaned against it helplessly, berating herself for panicking earlier and not negotiating the contract details more thoroughly with Pablo.
A message came in from Wendy.
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