The Almighty Dominance

Chapter 142

Chapter 144

Chapter 144

Alex could practically feel the scorn in the room suffocating him.

The Ashford family had ruled Vancouver's social circles for generations with a spotless reputation; it was no wonder they refused to believe they might be in over their heads.

Meanwhile, Vermont National Life-a so-called top ten powerhouse-had been flexing its influence for twenty long decades.

Folks in that room acted like it was the safest bet since gold bars.

Marco, wearing a smug gri, shook his head as though he'd just been accused of an unspeakable crime.

"Now, listen up, people," he drawled.

"I'm not forcing you to buy these stocks, but I figured I'd celebrate this 'opportunity' with all of you."

"If you wanna join me, that's your choice. If not, nobody's twisting your arm."

"Oh, and by the way, Vermont National Life's stock is good here in Vancouver and

back home in Vermont. So if anything goes south, you can still cash out there."

At that, some of the family started nodding like sheep.

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"It's a bargain to buy it cheap in Vancouver, and worst-case scenario, we can sell

in Vermont. Besides, we only have to hold onto it for a week or so. It's practically free money!" one relative enthused.

Florence slammed his palm on the table so hard the plates rattled.

"Alex, you bastard!" he snapped, jabbing a finger in Alex's direction.

"If you can't help us, fine. But don't you dare ruin Marco's generosity. You're nothing but trouble!"

"Damn straight! You're just jealous!" someone else chimed in.

Alex, you're pathetic!" another voice joined

one after another, until Alex wanted to roll his

on the other hand, had money to burn

going to believe-the

Alex's jaw tightened.

them, but apparently a broke man's truth

National Life won't make it into Vancouver?" he asked, locking eyes with

poured forty million dollars into the company, shot him

are we supposed to

can't give you a

do your research, you'll

to a stormy

actually expected something more substantial from him maybe

was staring at

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moment like a

a low-down scammer let's forget the whole stock idea," he said

hate to rob you blind." He paused to check his

course, there's only a few hours left until Vermont finalizes how many shares will be available, but we sure

cue, the crowd

wanted to miss a golden chance to make more

can't just let this slip away because of him,"

Let me transfer

fool stop us from making a killing," another barked, pointing

keeps whining, I'll show him the

the scene,

at a sweet- talking con man

growled. "We'll do what we

have any cash on the line. Quit

a dry laugh and shook

my guest" he said. "I tried to warn you, but

breath."

when they realized how blind their greed

keep your trap shut if you've

on the spot if

Thankfully, Abraham stepped in.

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