The conversation continued; the two must have been eating because there were successive sounds of dishes being served and chewing.
Mr. Morrison, "So, what do you think, how much money should I ask from them?"
As soon as these words were spoken, Jonas Thompson's heart leapt.
Did Mr. Morrison's words mean that he would listen to whatever Joey Thompson said?
Lost in thought, Joey Thompson spoke up, "Ask for exactly what is due, not a penny more, but not a penny less either."
"Understood."
Joey Thompson's reply dashed any last hopes that Jonas Thompson had harbored.
He took a deep breath, looked at Eve Thompson, and after a moment, he stood up abruptly and smashed Eve Thompson's phone onto the ground.
"Smack!"
Eve Thompson didn't go to pick it up; her phone just rolled around on the carpet a few times before settling down.
Eve Thompson smiled, looked at Jonas Thompson, and spoke, "Dad, I really feel like interviewing you."
