Death in Paradise by J.E. Trent

Author:J.E. Trent [Trent, J.E.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Joseph & Katherine Publishers

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Uncle Jack

Uncle Jack sat in the fighting chair on the deck of the A Hui Hou, as he read the local fishing news and puffed on a cigar, when Pua and Jessica drove up. So much for peace and quiet, he thought when he saw Pua’s truck park in front of the A Hui Hou’s slip.

“Hey, Uncle,” Pua and Jessica called out as they walked down the dock toward the boat. Uncle Jack didn’t know what to think. He couldn’t remember the last time he’d seen those two together–and happy about it.

“For someone who was almost dead a couple days ago, you look pretty good, Jess,” Uncle Jack said.

“Let’s say I’m re-energized,” Jessica said, and flashed a grin.

Pua never minced words or wasted time when money was involved. She told Uncle Jack what they had in mind about forming a partnership of investors to save Aloha Village. Since real estate was her thing, Jessica kept her mouth shut and let Pua talk, while she nodded at the appropriate times.

“I think it’s a noble idea. But I’m broke. You know the old cliché—‘if you want to be a millionaire in Hawaii, bring two million with you.’ A month ago, I paid off the boat and its slip because I didn’t want any payments when I retire for good.”

Pua and Jessica both looked like they’d had their balloons popped.

“But, I think I know where you can get the money. If I were you, I’d call an employee meeting at the Village and pitch them the idea of making all the employees part owners,” Uncle Jack said.

“Dad paid them well, but I don’t think he paid them that kind of money,” Pua said. The optimism on Jessica’s face had disappeared.

“You’re right. But one of the aunties, that teaches lei making to the guests, is from a family that owned half of Honolulu until a few years ago. When they cashed out during the last real estate boom, each family member walked away with about three million dollars each. She doesn’t work at the Village because she has to, she does it to share the aloha of old Hawaii with the visitors. You could skip calling a meeting, and just ask her, but you never know, there might be others working there that have some money stashed away who would want to invest.”

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