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.

"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 voice joined the

another, until Alex

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

they going to believe-the pauper

Alex's jaw tightened.

spoken up to warn them, but apparently a broke man's truth didn't count

understand that Vermont National Life won't make it into Vancouver?" he asked, locking eyes with Sophia, his gaze

had poured forty million dollars into the company, shot him a suspicious

supposed to gamble

a smoking gun," Alex

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

to a

substantial from him

was staring

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seized the moment like a

just a low-down scammer let's forget the whole stock

you blind."

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

on cue, the

golden chance to make more

away because of him,"

me

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

keeps whining, I'll show him the

the scene, more disgusted

question Marco's honesty? You'd throw your savings at a sweet- talking con man without blinking?" He folded his

growled. "We'll do

scammed, that's our business. It's not like you have any

dry laugh and

guest" he said. "I tried to warn you, but clearly, I'm

breath."

see their faces when they realized how blind their greed had made

don't you keep your trap shut if you've got nothing useful to say? I'm tired of

out on the spot if

Thankfully, Abraham stepped in.

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