The Marriage Auction

Summary

The factory had just finished expanding when my wife insisted on bringing her older brother in as our driver.

The very next day, my brother-in-law sold my $45,000 business car to a used car dealer. Not only that, he had the nerve to lecture me.

"You're just a small business owner," he said. "Driving a car this expensive is a waste. You might as well sell it and buy gold for my sister. At least that'll appreciate in value."

I swallowed my anger and tried to explain.

"I've never treated her poorly. I've never missed a holiday gift.