Chapter EighteenThe three of us waited in the Attorney’s office to sign the documents acquiring Mike’s and Constance’s building and company. Upon completion, Carolyn, Mac and Jennifer held a press conference with Mike and Constance at the store, announcing the acquisition. There had been back and forth for three days. Today would conclude everything.
Constance was twisting her hands much the same as my mom did when she was nervous and unsure. I asked her how I could help ease her tension. She relaxed a little and said this was the most significant moment in their business life. It had solved so many challenges. It was just the other dropped shoe mentality, and history was against her. I put my arm around her shoulder and said, “I got this for you.” I felt the tension leave her body. I hea
