The Almighty Dominance

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.

pathetic!" another

after another, until Alex wanted to roll his

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

to believe-the pauper or the

Alex's jaw tightened.

to warn them, but apparently a broke man's

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

million dollars into the company,

we supposed to gamble

you a smoking gun,"

research,

expression darkened to

expected something more substantial from him maybe a real

she was staring at

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moment like a

since Alex here thinks I'm just a low-down scammer let's forget the whole

rob you blind." He

until Vermont finalizes how many shares will be available, but

if on cue,

miss a golden chance

because of him," Florence insisted, glaring daggers

me

stop us from making

keeps whining, I'll show him

surveyed the scene, more disgusted than

savings at a sweet- talking con man without blinking?" He folded his arms, refusing to back

not your call to make," Jack growled. "We'll do what we damn well please."

have any cash on the line. Quit

out a dry

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

breath."

to see their faces when they realized how

trap shut if you've

out on the spot if it weren't for Grandpa

Thankfully, Abraham stepped in.