4
Stephen slowed when he reached the sidewalk, and glanced over his shoulder to where Zoe lagged behind. Her bright rainbow boots seemed to accentuate her in a way that puzzled him. They somehow matched her personality and made her light up in a way that made her more beautiful than a couple of nights before at the star party. Of course, she could also be shining with the fury she felt toward him.
“I was hoping you could introduce me to a few people this morning,” he said, backing up a few paces to where she moved at a snail’s pace.
“Do you mean the people you want to buy out?” she asked, accusation lacing her voice.
“Yes, but it’s not as sinister as you’re making it out to be. No one is forcing them to sell, and I’m willing to pay them more than what their property is worth to try to
