out yesterday.”
“I’ll give you the $6,200.”
“That’s exactly what you already owed me yesterday.”
Grant looked at David.
“What else does he want?”
David answered.
“Nothing unreasonable.”
Grandpa had already incurred legitimate expenses dealing with their refusal to pay.
Attorney time.
Filing preparation.
Administrative expenses.
The contract also allowed certain collection-related costs where legally recoverable.
David had itemized everything.
No invented punishment.
No ridiculous penalty.
Just actual costs.
Grant looked at the new figure.
“Six thousand eight hundred and fourteen?”
David nodded.
“This morning, yes.”
Grant nearly shouted, “
