Playing with Danger (Desire Bay 2)

They all laughed.

“I’m going to get a drink,” Cal said. “Feel free to dig into that.” He pointed at the portfolio. With a smile, he headed to the counter and ordered.

Grant opened the file and started looking through it. Cal’s business was all laid out; the entire business plan was solid . . .

“He’s really talented,” Gabe said, glancing at the portfolio.

Grant nodded in agreement. “Yeah, he is.”

“I work with the guy, and if you’re going to bet on something, Cal and that business of his is the way to go,” Jake said.

Cal was back and sat across from Grant.

“What do you think?” he asked with clear hope in his voice.

Grant nodded and continued reading through the documents. “This cost analysis looks great. Projected growth is inevitable, and your profit margin is strong.” He flipped through the portfolio, then another page. Building log cabins with a modern edge was smart, but the fact that he could expand and make even more money outside Yachats was dollar signs waiting to be cashed.

And Grant knew good business. Which was why Cal had come to him about this opportunity to invest in his company.

“I appreciate you considering investing,” Cal said. “I’m good now and loving what I do. But growing bigger might be nice.”

“Of course it would,” Grant agreed.

“So, you’re in New York? Real estate guy? Hannah never really mentioned what you did.”

Grant smiled. Because Hannah didn’t really know. Still, this question got all the guys’ attention; they were looking at him, waiting for an answer.

“I oversee several kinds of businesses. A lot in real estate, and yes, New York is home and where my company is.”

As if the devil herself was listening, his phone buzzed in his pocket. Grant glanced at it—it was his mother calling for the eleventh time in twenty-four hours.

“You can design these rustic-looking places with modern features . . . ever consider business establishments instead of homes?” Grant asked.

Cal smiled. “I have. Got some plans written up for a few ideas. Restaurants, office buildings.”

Gabe smiled at his friend, and Jake gave him a slap on the back. The men really were friends and supported one another.

Grant nodded at Cal. He’d meant it when they discussed his interest in Cal’s company. He had a lot of ideas, all with positive outcomes. It was a matter of making all the moving parts come together, though.

“What’s completed down at the subdivision?” he asked Cal.

“The pool and lounge area, several homes, and the main community center in the center of the property.”

“I’d liked to host a get-together in one of your completed spaces. Invite some investors. I have some ideas of taking your designs beyond a subdivision. Are you interested?”

“Hell yes, I am,” Cal said.

Gabe and Jake also gave a resounding “Absolutely.”

“Good. I’ll handle the details, and my assistant will be in touch with you about the plans. Bring me some numbers and designs for various establishments. Restaurants, bars, et cetera.”

“Will do!” Cal said.

“And,” Grant continued, “I want my involvement in this to be between us. I don’t want to go telling everyone that I’m looking to expand, including my lovely wife.”

He paused to shift his glance between Jake, Cal, and Gabe. They all looked at him with seriousness, and he knew he could trust them. They all nodded.

“Okay,” Cal agreed.