Sweetening the pot

Arthur blinked, stunned. “How much lower?” he asked carefully, as though bracing for a trick. Dalton gave a patient smile. “Twenty thousand less, if you sign before sunset tonight.” The words hit like lightning. That kind of reduction was unheard of, a deal that could completely change their renovation budget. Arthur’s eyes lit up, brimming with possibility. He turned to Rose. “What do you think?” She hesitated only a second, then gave a firm nod.
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