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They all thought the day’s troubles were behind them, but after dinner, Brendan and Karen called the two kids
over with unusually serious expressions.
“Dad, Mom, is this about what happened earlier?” Zachary asked.
“We've been thinking it over,” Brendan began, “and we've decided to set up our food stall near the elementary
school, on Main Street by the residential buildings. Most of the neighborhood kids go to school there, it’s close to
home, and we know plenty of people in the area. It makes a lot more sense than that food street by the high
school-much more convenient.”
“But aren't there city inspectors keeping people from setting up stalls there?” Zachary’s voice was anxious. “Last
twe tried, they almost towed the van, and the only spot we found required a thousand-dollar security
deposit.”
“If you're just worried about what happened today, lettalk to Mr. Ignatius,” Zachary insisted. “It wasn’t even
our fault-why should we be the ones to move? We didn’t do anything wrong, so why should we get pushed
around?”
“That's settled,” Brendan said, his tone brooking no argument. “We'll handle it. You running over here after
school to help isn’t practical. This is an important year for you; don’t get distracted by these things. Focus on
your studies.” Zachary had more to say, but the words stuck in his throat. He pressed his lips together, silent.
The atmosphere grew tense. Alessia glanced at the three of them, then tapped her fingers on the table.
“Moving to the elementary school area isn’t a bad idea.”
Zachary stared at her in surprise. “Lessie?”
Brendan, however, knew Alessia wouldn't bring it up without a reason. When it cto business, she was by far
the most gifted of his children.
“What's your idea, Lessie?”
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“That street near the elementary school really is closer to home,” Alessia said. “There's a market and an office
building nearby. If we open a breakfast place there, it could work out really well. We'd have a steady stream of
customers-office workers, families, kids. Whether they're on their way to school, work, or shopping, it’s the
perfect spot to grab breakfast.”
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“But there are already a couple breakfast places over there,” Karen pointed out, “and we'd still have to avoid the
city inspectors. There's barely any space for a stall...”
“Who said anything about a stall?” Alessia looked at them, puzzled.
The others stared back, equally confused.
“If we don’t avoid the inspectors, what are we supposed to do-just stand there and wait to get a ticket?” Karen
asked, voicing what everyone was thinking.
Brendan gave Karen an affectionate pat on the head, his stern face softening a little. Alessia realized she'd left
out something important.
“I'm not talking about a street stall,”
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As she spoke, Alessia pulled up the property details on her iPad, sliding it onto the table for them to see.
“Wait... what?” Zachary's eyes went
wide. “You just ‘happened’ to buy a
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“Lessie,” he asked quietly, “where did you get the money to buy these shops?”
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