Chapter 127: A Crisis of Control

Sandra Banks sat at the head of the table, watching the ladies around her chat and laugh. The light filtering through the windows of the upscale restaurant gave everything a warm glow, but it did little to ease the simmering frustration that had been gnawing at her all afternoon.

Jessica Cochan had excused herself to take a call, leaving Sandra with Cynthia and the others, but Sandra’s mind was elsewhere.

Cynthia’s earlier comment about receiving a new backer for their failing mall echoed in her ears. It didn’t sit right. Sandra knew the financial scene in Jinstain better than anyone.

The Banks family ran Jinstain Bank and Trust, the city's largest financial institution, and if Cynthia’s family was struggling, it would have been Nyman who would’ve told her about any new deals. But there had been no mention of a new backer or loan.

Sandra excused herself and took out her phone and dialed Nyman. He picked up after the third ring, sounding slightly annoyed.

“Mom, I’m busy,” Nyman said, h
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