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.

you're pathetic!" another voice joined

up, one after another,

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

going to believe-the pauper or the

Alex's jaw tightened.

warn them, but apparently a broke man's

you understand that Vermont National Life won't make it into

million dollars into the company, shot him a suspicious

we supposed to gamble on your guesswork she

give you a smoking

research, you'll see what I'm

to a stormy

had actually expected something more substantial from

staring at a resentful boy

Chapter 144

moment like a

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

rob you blind." He paused to

how many shares will be available, but we sure don't want to make

if on cue, the

wanted to miss a golden

slip away because of him," Florence insisted, glaring daggers

you! Let me

stop us from making a killing," another barked,

he keeps whining, I'll

scene, more disgusted

your savings at a sweet- talking con man without blinking?"

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

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

a dry laugh and

your hard-earned money into a pit? Be my guest" he said. "I tried to warn you, but clearly, I'm

breath."

wait to see their faces when they realized how

shut if you've got nothing useful

on the spot if it

Thankfully, Abraham stepped in.

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