Chapter 95
The drive into Billings felt much shorter than it actually was, buoyed by the quiet buzz of excitement in the car. By the time they pulled up outside Nicole’s modest real estate agency, the sun was casting long, golden shadows across the pavement.
Nicole led them into her office, where the cool air conditioning was a welcome contrast to the afternoon heat. She gestured toward two plush leather chairs across from her desk, her demeanor a blend of professional eagerness and lingering disbelief.
“Make yourselves comfortable,” Nicole said, pulling open a filing drawer and extracting a stack of purchase agreements. “I have to say, Mr. Sterling, buying land outright in cash changes the game completely. Normally, a land purchase involves appraisals, survey contingencies, environment
