Every man has his price, Drake thought, as he handed the last few documents over to William to sign that morning. Drake, Girard, and Daniel stood and took turns, shaking William's hand.

"Good doing business with you," Drake said, more than pleased with the transaction.

"Well, you gentlemen know how to strike a deal." William grinned, passing over the deeds and titles of his properties to Jackson Holton.

Gavin Jones laughed in agreement, then headed out of the ...