“Preston, so I can better direct some ideas your way, what business are you in?”
“Oh, a little bit of everything. Daddy left me tons of money and I spend it where I want.”
“Preston’s been dabbling in horses.”
“Oh, racing?”
“Some. Breeding,” he said. “My goodness, those horses are horny creatures.”
Markus laughed and so did Preston, as if they were sharing some private joke. If nothing else, it confirmed to Chad that this was more of a setup than a business meeting. He gave a look Preston’s way, who simply stared at him, unblinking. He held the gaze before his eyes dropped to Chad’s crotch. He had to get this meeting back on track. He would deal with Markus later.
“My uncle, Aldous Harte, who owns Harte Industries, has been raising horses, too,” Chad said. “Perhaps you’re familiar wit
