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.

have been a straightforward merger turned into a giveaway. After a lifetime in business,

was rising.

clever game,” he

gave a sly grin. “You’re the one who schooled me in that,

do. After all, Curtis was his

wave of his hand, Maddox conceded,

like brotherly feuds

groomed as the successor from a young

the business talk out of the way, Maddox called

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ready for a while, and soon, dishes arrived at

conversation, and Curtis wasn’t in the mood that day, so they ate

and Anne settled the divorce?”

it a critical taste, and commented, “This

try it himself, he gestured

fish and brought Curtis a fresh fork.

his food again, loosened his tie, and took a sip of wine before he said, “I’ve been busy

stateside, and he did have a

reasonable demands she has. She’s been through

nothing, slowly finishing his wine.

“What about Grandma?”

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

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