A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 1369

Sam was actually mystified. "How would you know that if you don't try?"

"Try? It's called reality!" Gilbert snapped grumpily. "Stop wasting our time, boy—shut your mouth if you don't understand how any of this works."

"I agree. I don't know a thing about managing a company," Sam conceded. "But I think your pessimism doesn't work either, Mr. Wells. I mean, pulling out just because you have an issue? How are you going to solve anything at this rate?"

"What..." Gilbert was left flushing in anger and took a moment to calm down before continuing, "I'm not saying that I don't want to solve this. I'm just refusing to waste our time on something pointless!"

"Since you're denouncing my solution as pointless and a waste of time, what better option are you suggesting here, Mr. Wells?" Sam asked in turn.

almost choked right then-would he be that

give him an inch and

that as it may, Gilbert did not have anything to say and gave in sheepishly

listening," Sam said, reclining against

only trade glances-

Why the silence?"

were miffed at that

Gilbert gave in and snapped at Sam, "Aren't you the

left Gilbert glowering—what a spoiled brat, banking on his good fortune

Wells? In that case, what else can I say?! And if I recall, I'm supposed to be your boss, spending fortunes for your service. Or is

sprang to his feet, infuriated by Sam's