He read it over and cocked an eyebrow. 'Seems a very reasonable price,' John murmured and Jess felt excitement build that at last the interminable interview might be nearing an end. 'But I think I'm going to have to pass.' Jess's hope deflated.'I'm sorry?' Much as they'd arrived, the smiles fled both men's faces in unison.Jess himself stifled a sigh.'I mean if there is some issue with the...' George started but trailed off.'It is only a starting point,' Dean took up the thread. 'And whilst there are several mitigating issues that preclude too steep a discount, there is some room for leeway.'No,' John said again and his grin briefly spread even wider across his face. Something about the way it stretched just a little bit further than it should have didn't sit right with Jess. His felt his heart beat a little faster as his uncle parroted John.'No?''No.''No!'All three of them got in on the act and then abruptly lapsed into silence.'Can I ask wh–' George started after a long few seconds of sidelong glances.
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