Chapter 180

• "Yeah, ten million would've been one helluva payoff," dad agreed, musing in response. "Sit down, Mike, and I'll explain why I turned him down." I sat waiting to hear what possible reason he had to turn down the key to the bank.
• He hesitated. "Mike, I've dealt with guys like that my whole life. You, on the other hand, you're still a teenager and you've got a whole lot of growing up to do when you get out there in the world. You're going to find a Bill every time you turn around.
• "He's either going to be smarter, richer, or better looking than you, and he'll never let you forget it. Now, there are two ways to deal with a Bill. You can meekly agree that he's better than you, or you can stand eye to eye with him and let him know that you're just as good as him.