Claiming My Ownership
As everyone settled into their seats, I casually leaned on the mantelpiece. ‘You know, I’ve really enjoyed my time here in my house,’ I said, dropping the hint as smoothly as possible.
Richard’s eyebrows shot up, but he waved my comment off with a dismissive chuckle. The rest of the group seemed to miss my words, taking them as a light-hearted jest.
I had them right where I wanted them before the real surprise.