"Did something bad happen between Luis and Patrick?" Thomas was skeptical.

"You've worked with Scott's family long enough to know them. They always keep their emotions to themselves. So you won't know what happened between the brothers. But how could I, as a wife, not know? You know my difficulties. Mother never likes me very much, and Grandpa is so serious that it was impossible for me to ask them, so I have to ask you. Luis and Patrick are going to M to talk business. I don't want them to interfere with this big deal because of their personal reasons."

Grace's voice was cool and calm, and there was...