"In the end, there's really no point in negotiating with them. I'd rather not waste my time and energy on people like that."

Joshua nodded, clearly approving of Stella's approach.

"You're absolutely right. Whether it's the Williams family or anyone else, we don't owe them any favors."

Stella picked up her phone, about to call Aicken, when suddenly the office door knocked sharply.

Aicken stepped inside. "Ms. Cameron, there's someone outside who'd like to see you."

Stella glanced up. "Who is it?"

Aicken frowned. "He didn't say, only mentioned he wants to invest in our company and hopes to meet with you in person."

No one in their right mind would turn away a potential investor. Knowing this, Aicken hadn't dared delay-he came straight to Stella for instructions.

Stella had been short on working capital recently. She didn't know how much this mystery investor had in mind, but figured it couldn't hurt to listen.

"Show him in."

"Yes, ma'am."

moments later, Aicken returned

or twenty-six, with strikingly handsome features and a warm, easy smile. When he saw Joshua standing

is Jake. I'm here on behalf of my employer to discuss a potential


and currently control some

would like to invest. I was wondering

returning to

who claimed to want to support her. ventures, but in reality were just hoping to grab a share of

company decisions, don't have the authority to

there's been a misunderstanding. My employer isn't looking to buy into those companies. He

eyebrow.

strings attached. You can use the funds however you see fit. All he asks is that you share ten percent of any profits

cut of the profits wasn't exactly a small ask, but for

wasn't outrageous either. In fact, it was

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