Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen

Standing nearby, Timothy stated firmly, “I've made it clear before—there's no possibility of a partnership between the Barrett family and the Bowen family.”

Connie quickly stepped in, saying, "Mr. Barrett, please remember that this contract was set by your uncle. As a younger member of the family, it might not be suitable for you to go against his decision.”

Without missing a beat, Timothy pressed on, "Since you all seem so keen to work with Uncle Ralph, he will no longer hold the position of general manager at the Barrett Group subsidiary. I'll instruct the HR department to issue his dismissal notice immediately."

Ralph responded with a cold scoff, “Timothy, don't think for a moment that threatening to dismiss me will have any impact. The position of subsidiary general manager was never my ambition anyway.

"Remember, I entered into these negotiations after careful consideration. If you fail to see the value in this opportunity, there are plenty who will."

Lewis hesitated before speaking, “But, Mr. Hopkins, what the Bowen Group values is the societal impact and influence that the Barrett Group provides. Without the backing of the Barrett Group, our project simply cannot proceed.”

bruising his pride. Furious, he lashed out,

relying on your

the Bowen Group remains a small entity. If you're not interested in our partnership, there are plenty who

"Hold on. If you're no longer interested in working with our family, perhaps you should

gifts did I receive from you? It was your family who begged for this

truly have no regard for them, then it's

told you, I had no use for those items; I got rid of them ages ago. If you want them, feel free to search through the

Lewis refused to back down. "Did you

me like this! Do you have any idea who I am? I'm the uncle of the Barrett Group's president. Watch your words, or you'll regret it," he threatened.

Without the backing of the Barrett Group, you're nothing to

no sway in this situation since Timothy didn't approve of the