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.

another

one after another,

no secret: Alex was flat broke. Marco, on the other hand,

were they going to believe-the

Alex's jaw tightened.

warn them, but apparently a broke

of you understand that Vermont National Life won't make it into Vancouver?" he

who had poured forty million dollars into the

are we supposed to gamble

give you a smoking gun," Alex

you do your research, you'll see what I'm

to a stormy

actually expected something more substantial from him maybe a

staring at a resentful

Chapter 144

moment like a seasoned

I'm just a low-down scammer let's

to rob you blind." He paused to

shares will be available, but we sure don't want to make Alex uncomfortable. Let's just

cue, the crowd

golden chance to

can't just let this slip away because of him," Florence insisted, glaring daggers at

me

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

keeps whining, I'll show him the

surveyed the scene, more

You'd throw your savings at a sweet- talking con man without blinking?" He

your call to make," Jack growled. "We'll do what we damn well please."

you have any

dry laugh and shook

into a pit? Be my guest" he said. "I tried to warn you,

breath."

faces when they realized how blind

your trap shut if you've got nothing useful to say? I'm tired of looking

kicked him out on the spot

Thankfully, Abraham stepped in.

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