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 my

succeeded independently, without relying on your family's support. Your

If you're not interested in

halted him, insisting, "Hold on. If you're no longer interested in working with our family, perhaps you should return the stuff I previously gave

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

have no regard for them, then it's only fair

of them

"Did you also

president. Watch your words, or you'll regret it," he threatened. Lewis' demeanor hardened. "Enough with the bravado.

the point of flaunting your connection? Without the backing of the Barrett

in this situation since