Two Days After Buying Cheap Nebraska Land, a Fake HOA President Demanded $15,000 and Triggered a Federal Fraud Case

hurt like a fresh bruise.

“You still doing that candle thing?” Mike asked suddenly.

“The store?” I began. “Yes, I am still running it full time.”

“That is nice,” he said dismissively. “You should talk to Tyler about business sometime. He has a real brain for it.”

Tyler snorted loudly. “I would never sell candles.”

Laughter followed. Easy. Effortless.

I let continue reading …