“10,000!” a man dressed in a mismatched suit and a bow-tie spoke as he raised his paddle. Lia fell at a loss of what to do. She didn't want to show up her father but also didn't want to cause harm to Cameron's feelings. She looked to her mother as she looked to the table sheepishly, obviously under the thrall and fear of her husband.
“My daughter is a graduate of college with a business degree and enjoys reading, family, and giving back to the community as you all know.”
“15,000!” a man standing arrogant with a hipster handlebar mustache and pocket watch spoke as he lifted his paddle.
“20,000!” another voice called out as Lia turned and felt her heart come to a near stop. It was Logan. He held his paddle high although he was shorter than most in attendance. The fear she held in this m
