Melissa’s eyes widened.

“That isn’t what that paper said. You never mentioned any of that.”

David calmly removed a copy.

“It is.”

Melissa grabbed it.

She read.

Her face changed.

Grant snatched it from her.

“You tricked us.”

Grandpa shook his head.

“I didn’t trick you. I asked you to read it.”

“You said it was paperwork.”

“It was.”

Grant looked furious.

Then David explained what would happen next.

Grandpa was taking the necessary steps to secure his unpaid claim against the property.

Depending on the legal process in their jurisdiction, that could include a mechanic’s lien or similar contractor remedy.

David chose his wording carefully.

But the part Grant immediately understood was simple.

An unresolved contractor claim could create a serious problem when they tried to sell the house.

His face went white.

“What lien?”

Grandpa looked toward the huge front windows.

Then back at him.

“The one attached to the house you’re trying to sell.”

The real estate agent slowly lowered her tablet.

“Grant?”

He turned.