Page 84 of Billionaire's Coastal Haven

“We already moved the cabins.”

She wags her finger. “My cousin took her kids to Disney World a few years ago. Did you know there is an entire community of mansions adjacent to the theme parks? Dozens and dozens of them. Who wouldn’t want to live so close to that much excitement?”

Archer pinches the bridge of his nose. “Lucky, spit it out.”

“Mansions.” She throws her arms wide. “An entire subdivision of mansions built off the same blueprints as the original estate. It’s perfect. Exactly what Rainwater Bay needs.”

“No.” I cross my arms.Hell, nois more like it, but this is a fight she can’t win. My project, my money, my vision. Neighbors are not part of that vision.

She tsks. “I worried you’d say that, but unfortunately that’s not your decision, Mr. Prince.”

“I’m not building mansions.”

“I am. I own that land.” She flutters her hand over her head. “Or I will once my parents deed it to me. What I’m after is a partnership. I’ll let your friends have first crack at buying the coveted homes in exchange for you sharing your resort’s amenities. Everyone will love it.”

Archer steps forward. “Where did you get the capital for a project like that?”

“Capital?” She parrots the word like she doesn’t know what it means.

“How do you intend to pay for construction?” Collin asks.

“I won’t. The buyers will.” Mirth fills her voice.

“That’s not how communities like that work.”

“We’ll see.” She takes a business card out of her pocket. “Collin, call me, and we’ll work on the details.”

He steps back and tucks his hands in his pockets. “Find a different contractor.”

Her eyes narrow. “If you don’t work for me, I’ll make it impossible for you to get work in town.”

“Lucky, this isn’t the right project for Rainwater Bay.” Archer nods toward town. “This doesn’t solve our problems.”

“This is what the council wants, so you make it happen.” She stamps her foot.

“I’m on the council, and I call bullshit.” Archer flings his hand in the air.

“Lucky, you don’t have a deal.” I take her by the arm and guide her toward her car. “Get off my property before I personally remove you.”

“You’re making a big mistake,” she whines as she gets into her car.

“When it comes to business, I’ve never made mistakes.” I slam her door in her face.

“Can you believe her?” Collin shakes his head as her taillights disappear into the night.

Archer rubs the back of his neck. “She’s always cared more about what’s best for herself than for anyone else.”

“Will she really cause trouble?” I ask.

Collin and Archer share a look. “She can try, but we’ve got more pull than she realizes. Nothing will come of her mansion scheme.”

“Something I should know about?”

“You know everything that’s important. Let us handle Lucky.” Collin climbs into his truck.

It’s on the tip of my tongue to ask about the stairs, but I don’t. Picturing Zoe’s face knowing I shared my find with the brothers before her keeps me silent.

As they drive away, I’m not reassured that they can handle Lucky.