Mary Redferne
my father protested, his voice tinged with panic.
"I'm sorry, Redferne, but I can't invest my money where I won't see any returns. We all know that you are cash poor right now," Mr. McKinnon stated matter-of-factly, and I felt an overwhelming urge to punch him in the face. My father looked as though he might have a panic attack right then and there.
"Please, just leave now. We have nothing more to discuss," Mr. McKinnon dismissed us, gesturing towards the door. I glanced at Joseph, who kept his gaze fixed on the ground, unable or unwilling to meet my eyes.