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.”

struck Ralph hard, bruising his pride. Furious, he lashed out, "Without

on your family's

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

began to turn away, but Lewis halted him, insisting, "Hold on. If you're no longer interested in working with our family, perhaps you

nonsense! What gifts did I receive from you? It was your family who begged for this partnership and

them, then it's only fair to return everything,” Lewis countered

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

"Did you also

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

your connection? Without the backing

to Timothy, it held no sway in this situation since Timothy didn't approve of the