PART 2: THE DEED IN THE DOUGH
Daniel held up a plastic-wrapped document covered in frosting, wiping it clean with a napkin before laying it flat on the head table.
It wasn’t a joke or a gag gift; it was the original deed of trust to the local civil engineering firm that owned half the commercial property in our county.
Daniel wasn’t just a simple handyman who loved old engineering books—he was the retired founder and principal owner of Mercer Engineering Enterprises.
He had spent his early life building a massive infrastructure empire before stepping back to live quietly, choosing to do low-key community repairs with his calloused hands because he enjoyed working with his heart.
Diane’s phone slipped through her fingers, clattering onto the floor as her eyes bulged in pure, unadulterated shock.
“You see, Diane,” Daniel said in a calm, measured voice that commanded the entire room, “I knew you ordered this cake three days ago.”
“I paid the baker double to place something special inside it before delivery, just to make sure everyone here understood who was truly holding the bill.”
(The full extent of Diane’s financial nightmare is about to be exposed! Click “Next Page” to continue reading…)
