Chapter 32

Curtis casually lifted his glass, replying, “That shabby little stall of an outfit, VentureVista Securities, thinks it can merge with my prestigious ElitePinnacle? It’s like a poor boy marrying a golden daughter. Dream on.”

Maddox had never heard of a business merger compared to marriage and was momentarily speechless. “VentureVista is backed by VectorVista Bank. A merger with your ElitePinnacle is hardly a step down for them.”

Curtis raised an eyebrow. “You think I need your money?”

The look on Curtis’ face was practically begging for a punch.

Just as Maddox was about to respond, Curtis clicked his tongue. “Never mind. You do have deep pockets.”

Maddox was at a loss for words.

He hardly lost his temper.

-Despite its shortcomings, VentureVista Securities was Vector Vista Bank’s investment arm

and the Richardson family’s property.

“A merger is not out of the question,” Curtis said leisurely, sipping his wine. “Have your good-for-nothing VentureVista Securities become part of my ElitePinnacle.”

He meant he wanted VectorVista’s resources, but VentureVista would have to take on the ElitePinnacle name.

Maddox had been thinking about incorporating ElitePinnacle into the Richardson Group, but his ambitious and greedy son wanted to get something for nothing.

straightforward merger turned into a giveaway. After a lifetime in business, Maddox had never been

was rising.

playing a clever game,” he remarked.

grin. “You’re the one who schooled me in that, right?”

was nothing Maddox could do. After all, Curtis

of his hand, Maddox conceded, “Okay, have it your way.”

world was all rumors about their family affairs, like brotherly feuds and covert power struggles, but Maddox had

groomed as the successor from

out of the way, Maddox called for dinner

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for a while, and soon, dishes arrived at the table.

in the mood that day, so they ate quietly

Anne settled the

of fish, gave it a critical taste, and commented, “This fish isn’t done right. It’s got too much of a fishy

Maddox could try it himself, he gestured

removed the fish and brought Curtis a

sip of wine before he said, “I’ve been busy

moved back stateside, and he did have a lot to do.

reasonable demands she has. She’s been through

slowly

“What about Grandma?”

two years. She won’t object. She is

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