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.

in business, Maddox had never been on the losing end like this, and

was rising.

playing a clever game,” he remarked.

sly grin. “You’re the one who schooled

After all, Curtis was

wave of his hand, Maddox conceded,

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

eldest son, Phillip, had been groomed as

talk out of the way, Maddox called for dinner to

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ready for a while, and

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

and Anne settled the

a critical taste, and commented, “This fish isn’t done right. It’s got

himself, he gestured

immediately removed the fish and brought

loosened his tie, and took a sip of wine before he said, “I’ve been busy and haven’t gotten

had just moved back stateside, and he did have a

spell, take some time to talk with Anne. Meet any reasonable demands she has. She’s been through a lot these years. Make amends and part on good terms.

said nothing, slowly

“What about Grandma?”

up. Your grandma’s health was stable these two years. She won’t object. She is reasonable. She can’t keep you two together for life.”