Chapter 35: Repairing The Door

Hearing Santino speak so bluntly, Melina's pretty face flushed scarlet. She shot him a vexed sidelong glare and said, "No need. I bet you came looking for James. He skipped breakfast at the crack of dawn, going on about how he's off to strike it rich." Santino nodded. "Yeah. James knows carpentry. I figured I'd line up a job for him so he can make a little extra money." At the mention of money, Melina perked up, her voice softening. "How much are we talking?" "$100," Santino said evenly. "What,...