Sophia: whispering P-packing for a s-small trip. You g-got any plans?
Well, there's some papers I gotta sign
nervously fidgets with the hem of her dress P-papers? W-what kind of papers?
Some land stuff. You wanna help me?
quickly glances around L-land stuff? Uh, sure, I guess. What exactly do you need help with? starts rummaging through her bag
I need to sign this contract for the lot next to the lake. Want to read it over for me?
pulls out a pair of reading glasses Sure, let me take a look. starts flipping through the pages of the contract
Alright, here it is. Give it a once-over.
puts on her reading glasses and starts scanning the contract Okay, let's see... pauses Oh, wait a minute...
puts down the contract and taps her fingers on the table This contract, it seems a bit... shady.
leans in closer, speaking in hushed tones Well, first off, the terms of this contract seem really favorable to the seller.
That's not necessarily a bad thing. They're trying to get rid of this property quickly.
nods Yeah, I get that, but the price they're asking seems a little too high, don't you think? It's like they're trying to rip you off or something.
I laugh You always were one to spot a deal. But these folks ain't ripoffs, Sophie. I vetted them myself.
narrows her eyes V-vetted? How exactly did you vet them? Did you do a thorough background check?
Of course I did. You think I'd be careless with something like this?
pauses, her mind working quickly Look, DesertRoseCharm, I appreciate your efforts to be careful, but we can't just blindly trust anyone.
I understand, but we also have to move fast on this. I can't afford to miss out on this opportunity.
As Sophia continues to read through the contract, she discovers a hidden clause that could have serious consequences for DesertRoseCharm.
slams the contract on the table There's a hidden clause here! We need to address this immediately before it's too late.
I flip to the page she's pointing at Hmm, that's some fine print. But don't sweat it, babe. I've got it covered.
rolls her eyes Covered? Just waving it off like that? Seriously, DesertRoseCharm? We can't just ignore these kinds of red flags!
Damn, Sophie, you're really blowing this out of proportion. It's just a simple contract. I've dealt with plenty of 'em.
crosses her arms and leans back in her chair Blowing it out of proportion?
Rolls eyes Yeah, babe. Proportion's important. And this here ain't no hill to die on. Trust me, okay?
sighs heavily Fine, I'll trust you for now. But I want to see those receipts for everything you've paid for this property. And I want them to be thoroughly documented.
I take out my phone and open a folder You want proof? I've got proof. And a hell of a lot more where that came from.
leans in closer, scrutinizing the documents Alright, let's see if you're being honest. starts flipping through the pages, checking for any discrepancies
smirks Satisfied, Miss Skeptikus?
snatches the phone from DesertRoseCharm's hand I'll be the judge of that. starts analyzing the financial records, looking for any signs of irregularities
laughs You're a piece of work, you know that? Always gotta check the numbers twice.
continues analyzing the financial records, furrowing her brows Hmm... These expenses seem a bit inflated.
slides the documents towards DesertRoseCharm Here, take a look at this expense here. It says we're paying $50,000 for new furniture, but the market value is only around $20,000. That's a huge overpayment! DesertRoseCharm: raises an eyebrow Hold up, Sophia. Are you telling me someone ripped me off?