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 voice joined

up, one after another,

Alex was flat broke. Marco, on the other hand, had money to burn and the

were they going to believe-the pauper or the

Alex's jaw tightened.

but apparently a broke

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

dollars into the

Or are we supposed to

a

research, you'll see

to

substantial from

she felt she was staring at a resentful boy

Chapter 144

moment like

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

hate to rob you blind." He

be available, but we sure don't want to make Alex

if on cue,

golden

let this slip away because of him," Florence insisted,

me transfer

from making a killing," another barked,

keeps whining, I'll show him

scene, more disgusted than

honesty? You'd throw your savings at a sweet- talking con man without blinking?" He folded his arms, refusing to back

growled. "We'll do what we damn well

our business. It's not like you have any cash on the line.

a dry

my guest"

breath."

wait to see their faces when they realized how blind their greed had

shut if you've

have kicked him out on the spot if it

Thankfully, Abraham stepped in.

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