My Sister Shut Down My Dental Practice for $2M — Then the Clinics Took Action

Описание: The champagne room at Harbor View Country Club smelled like money and lilies. Crystal clinked against crystal. My sister Vanessa stood at the microphone in a cream silk dress that probably cost more than most people's monthly rent, her engagement ring catching the chandelier light like a tiny disco ball.
"I have an announcement," she said, voice bright and confident. The room quieted. Fifty faces turned toward her. Our mother beamed from the front table.
"As most of you know, my sister Rachel has been running a dental practice. Small operation. Four locations across the county. She's been struggling for years." Vanessa's smile was practiced, sympathetic. "I've been helping her with the business side, and frankly, the numbers weren't good."
My champagne glass felt cold in my hand. I was standing near the back, having arrived late from an emergency root canal. Still in my work clothes—black slacks, comfortable flats. I'd texted Vanessa that I'd be thirty minutes late. She'd seen the message. Read receipt confirmed.
"So I made an executive decision," Vanessa continued. "I found a buyer. A dentist from Boston looking to expand into the area. He offered two million dollars for all four locations, equipment, patient lists, everything. I closed the deal yesterday."
The room erupted. Applause. Gasps. Our mother stood up, hands pressed to her chest like Vanessa had just announced a cure for cancer.
"And because family takes care of family," Vanessa said, her voice rising over the noise, "I'm distributing the proceeds. Mom and Dad, you're getting four hundred thousand. Uncle Tim, Aunt Marie, two hundred thousand each. Cousins, fifty thousand apiece."
She pulled out envelopes from a silver gift bag. Actual envelopes. Started handing them out. People rushed forward. Our father shook her hand like she'd just negotiated world peace. Uncle Tim opened his envelope, pulled out a check, held it up to the light like he couldn't believe it was real.
I watched Vanessa work the room. Accepting hugs. Receiving praise. "Such a smart girl." "Always had a head for business." "Rachel's lucky to have you."

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