The Almighty Dominance

Chapter 141

Chapter 143

Marco raised his spoon and rapped it smartly against the rim of his wineglass.

A bright, ringing note sliced through the air, snapping heads around to face him. He cleared his throat, letting the hush settle. "Folks, I have some damn good news," he began with a wide, self-assured grin.

"I made a killing today, and I want to celebrate with all of you."

The crowd stirred, excitement flickering in every eye.

Florence straightened in her seat, practically brimming with curiosity. "Well, don't keep us in suspense, Marco! Spill it already!"

With exaggerated pride, Marco leaned forward. "I just sunk my entire fortune-one hundred million dollars-into a stock. In a week, that investment will shoot straight to a billion."

Gasps rose around the table. Jack nearly choked on his drink, eyes bulging. "A billion? Are you out of your mind?"

"Oh, I'm in my right mind,” Marco retorted, his tone smug.

"It's Vermont National Life Group-Vermont's top company. Jericho Kane owns it, and everyone knows him. This isn't some rinky-dink operation."

Florence nodded so vigorously her curls bounced.

"Of course we know it. Vermont might be another state, but National Life Group has made headlines everywhere. It's enormous. Pays hefty dividends, too-just as big as Kingston in Vancouver."

A faint buzz ran through the group.

Someone spoke up with uncertainty. "But isn't Vancouver under Kingston's state laws? As far as I know, Vancouverites can't invest in out-of-state companies."

Marco's grin widened, like a wolf that just spotted easy prey.

"Not anymore. Vermont National Life is about to open a branch here in Vancouver. They'll start selling stock locally for the first time. Right now, the shares go for only ten bucks a pop, but once the official launch hits, I'm betting on a tenfold-no, maybe twentyfold-jump."

Jack narrowed his eyes, still skeptical. "You sure about that?"

Marco, as if letting them in on a grand secret, lowered his voice.

after the announcement, "You know my ties to Charles Kingston, yeah? He just signed the approval papers for Vermont National Life to enter Vancouver. By tomorrow morning, it'll be front-page news. I threw in my entire hundred million. Believe me, those shares will explode in value."

A hush hung over the gathering, thick with tension and greed.

Jack finally broke the silence. "Marco... think you can help me get in on this?" Marco drummed his fingers on the table, feigning hesitation.

"Oh, I don't know. Normally, it's forbidden. But since I'm tight with Charles Kingston and Jericho Kane-two of the biggest power players around-they'll let me buy as many shares as I want

"If you want a piece of the action, I can sneak you in before the price goes through the roof. You'd be considered a new investor, and trust me, you'll be rolling in money when it all goes up."

That lit a fire under the group.

eager pleas as they jockeyed for

can put in half a million!" Jack practically shouted, slapping

million!" Florence's

me up for

scrape up

in a

out took hold, turning rational

Marco set his gaze on

about you, Sophia? Care to join the party? I can

Her hesitation was palpable.

way never to

But I have to be cautious. My current dealings with the Kingstons-

Chris Roland's bumbling nonsense to Marco's

the moment, softened his

south, I'll personally give every cent back. Now, how much have you got on

feeling the weight of all the

company money,"

gleamed with triumph. "Perfect. Honestly, you'll only have it in there for a week-maybe less. Once the official news hits in three to five days, you sell, and we all pop champagne

her a bright, almost desperate smile. "Don't be a fool,

vigorously. “Mr. Ashford's looked out

a long, theatrical sigh, sounding both

in National Life. If not, that's your choice." He spread his

my own money. You

glanced around, then

owed Marco for all his help, and refusing him now would have

face.

the deal

hawk

You want a piece of the pie? Minimum buy-in's a million, but for Sophia's sake, I'll let you

sit on the sidelines looking like

even

across Marco's face, but his eyes brimmed

Chapter 143

what's the matter? Don't have the cash? Or maybe you're

good deal staring you

face?"

crossed his arms. “Neither. I'm simply not interested in a company that's

descended, the festive buzz turning

the crowd glanced warily from Alex to

they all wondered if

expression hardened as though he hadn't heard Alex

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