Chapter 16

“You sound like Dad.” Joan stepped behind the desk to her computer. “I was looking at these proofs of you from the beach before you came in. These are really good, artistic shots. I think you and Dad are wrong. We need to venture out in a market that is not being reached.”

“Do you have any data that any of this will increase revenue? Remember when I gave that hatchet job of an interview to that online magazine? Did we pick up any endorsements?” Caleb paused. “The answer is no. I’m here today to ask dad if we can get a third car, for me.”

Joan’s pursed her lips, and closed her eyes in thought. “Umm—’’

“Umm, what?” asked Caleb, his eyebrow raised.

“It’s not my place to say. You’ll have to talk to dad.”