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"You knohat a hardass Spencer is" Graham took a drink "I don't know if I can do it Besides, it'll be hard for your dad not having you to help with the business"

I said nothing for a o into business together I'd already filed papers to check for our business na about Graham's commitment to our vision for an investment start-up…

He knew I didn't want to get mixed up with my father's business I'd often co on criht criminal – that he couldn't seem to escape

"You're getting cold feet," I said softly

"Nothing's been decided yet, but it's hard for me to come up with money"

"I thought you had your trust fund," I re to start the business I'd provide the rest

"There are complications," he replied "That's all I can say for now You can still go on your own even if I can't join you right away Besides, you said you s didn’t work out"

"I thought it was a sure thing," I replied, trying not to sound as disappointed as I was

"Your dad needs you," Graham said "Sean really has no mind for business What happened to the old I'll clean up the business plan you had?"

"It worked out really well for Michael Corleone," I replied dryly, referencing the Godfather movie Graham and I had watched ere kids

"If you got involved," he added like it was a done-deal, "You could clean things up Take the business legit Cut ties with your uncle Extricate the business from the mob"

I raised my eyebrows at hi them protection money I think my father understands ym, even if he's upset"

Graham made a face "Go into the Marines, then I'll ht?"

I drank down my beer and placed the empty bottle on the bar "I may do that"

"Your dad will be upset if you do, but you gotta be your ownof his beer "Do you think Sean can e?"