What was he up to now? I wondered.
I tried my best to hold back the sarcasm and accusation when I asked, “So how did you come to acquiring the land. Did your sister inherit some as well?”
He shifted in his seat but didn’t miss a beat. Avoiding all eye contact with me, it was a sure sign he was lying through his teeth when he turned to Brett and answered, “I inherited it from my grandparents. Since my mother recently just passed it was said that once she was gone I would be the sole owner of the vineyards. I have a real serious investor that is very interested in partnering up with me for some valuable real estate out there.”
Standing from my seat, Brett furrowed his brows and stood with me. “Are you okay?” he questioned, taking my elbow.
I smiled and waved him off. “Oh yeah, I’m fine.
