Collin Jackson has survived hunger, debt, and the hard climb from nothing. The restaurant gave him roots, the church gave him allies-and for the first time in his life, he stood debt-free. But freedom did not still his restless mind.
When Barker and Grant bring him an offer to buy a failing petrol station, Collin sees more than pumps and ledgers. He sees the chance to grow, to build beyond survival, to prove himself as more than a man who endured. A true partnership: equal stakes, equal risk, equal gain.
Yet ambition comes with its own chains. To branch out means risking not only savings, but reputation, belonging, and the trust others have placed in him. From late nights balancing two businesses to learning the shadows behind trade, Collin discovers that growth demands more than money-it demands loyalty, judgement, and the weight of decisions that cannot be undone.
Branching Out is the fifth book in The Adventures of Collin Jackson. It is a story of ambition tested, partnerships forged, and the price of stepping into a larger world.