The day had turned into night more than six hours before. Craig Welther Sr. thought it was time to return home. Deals had been closed, hands shaken, everyone smiling. He always knew things were better settled over wine and laissez-faire conversation instead of strained nerves and frowning brows. Everyone happy, that was the place he always wanted to reach. It mattered little to him if he didn’t get as much as he expected, so long as he still got something.
Smiling widely, Craig Sr. led his guests out of the café.
“I’ll see you tomorrow, all right, Craig.” A famous actress whom he represented took his hand and shook it warmly. “Thank you very much for everything.”
Craig mumbled his response, watching as she wound her arm around her actor-husband and walked away. They had almost gotten di
