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Noah

“The expansion looks great,” I said to Max

I surveyed the newly constructed office adjacent to my best friend’s lu andsupplies as well Despite the additional business, and the baby at home, he looked more relaxed than I’d ever seen him

“Well, it should since you built it,” he quipped

“You could’ve had Ray do it for half the price,” I said, rolling my eyes My dislike for my only major competitor was no secret

“I could’ve, but I don’t like shit falling apart—gives the customers a bad impression when the roof actually caves in”

“I don’t think he’s had an entire roof cave in yet Just sos”

“That’s definitely the best place to save et your custoain why he isn’t bankrupt?”

“His low-ass bids There’s no co fa out, when his bid co,” I said, frustrated

“He does shoddy work It’s not like you to be stressed about this What’s going on?” Max said

“I never should’ve encouraged you to get involved with Rachel Now you’re all observant and caring”

“Did you like me better when I was a closed off asshole?”

“You were never closed off At least to ly

“Right So what’s going on?”

“I turned in my bid on the new build for a co but supplies and my crew’s labor Not a penny of profit and he’ll still undercut ”

“Are you sure you want to do the build for nothing?”