Meanwhile, Laurence was at Longtail Hotel, closing the deal with Stewart. It was the contract Sonny hijacked from Manny. Once the groundwork was laid, Sonny left Laurence the responsibility of getting Stewart’s signature on the contract.

The meeting was set at eleven, and lunch would follow. However, Stewart showed up early, bringing everything else forward. It was just as well. With paperwork finalized, there were fewer chances for things to go sideways.

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