Hold My Tear, I’m Getting My Wife Back!

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.

should have been a straightforward merger turned into a giveaway. After a lifetime in business, Maddox had never been on the losing end like this, and his blood pressure

was rising.

clever

grin. “You’re the one who schooled me in

do. After all,

a wave of his hand, Maddox conceded, “Okay, have

outside world was all rumors about their family affairs, like brotherly feuds and covert

eldest son, Phillip, had been groomed as the successor from a young age.

the business talk out of the way, Maddox called for dinner to be served.

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

wasn’t much for conversation, and Curtis wasn’t in the mood that day, so they ate quietly until Maddox finally spoke

you and Anne settled the

it a critical taste, and commented, “This fish isn’t done

could try it himself, he gestured

the fish and brought Curtis a

and took a sip of wine before he

had just moved back stateside, and he did have a lot to

through this busy spell, take some time to talk with Anne. Meet any reasonable demands she has. She’s been through a lot these years. Make

slowly

“What about Grandma?”

now that time’s up. Your grandma’s health was stable these two years. She won’t object. She is reasonable. She can’t keep you