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

jeers piled up, one after another, until Alex wanted to

broke. Marco, on the other hand,

to believe-the pauper or the

Alex's jaw tightened.

but apparently a broke man's truth

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

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

are we supposed to gamble on your guesswork

give you a smoking gun," Alex replied

do your research, you'll see what

expression darkened to a

actually expected something more substantial from him maybe a real

she felt she was staring

Chapter 144

seized the moment like a seasoned

low-down scammer let's forget

to rob you blind." He paused

be available, but we sure

on cue, the crowd

to miss a golden chance

away because of him,"

you! Let me

us from making a killing," another barked, pointing

keeps whining, I'll

the scene, more disgusted

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

make," Jack growled. "We'll do

have any cash on the line. Quit butting

out a dry laugh and

money into a pit? Be my guest" he

breath."

their faces when they realized how blind their

"Why don't you keep your trap shut if you've got nothing useful to say?

kicked him out on the spot if it

Thankfully, Abraham stepped in.

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