MARK VINCE CAME TO GIGI’S OFFICE The very next day, Gigi’s phone rang just when she was about to settle in her chair with a cup of coffee. “Hello. This is Mark Vince. I saw your advertisement on a lot in the paper . . .” After a brief chat on the Bar X Ranch lot, they both knew it was not what Mark was looking for. “So . . . I’m looking for a vacant lot to build a car wash. Do you think you can help me with that?” Mark continued. “Oh, sure, Mr. Vince!” A car wash? Gigi felt lightheaded. “I’d love to help you, Mr. Vince. Would you like to come to my office to discuss?” Wow! A commercial . . . buyer from my little ads! Gigi jumped off the chair. Mark showed up in the office in less than 30 minutes. He was short and stocky, wearing a pair of thick glasses. They sat down at the conferenc

