The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 153

After a brief silence, Lola replied excitedly, “You mean it?!!

“Of course. Ever since I acquired these shares, trouble has followed me nonstop–even down to making these calls. At this point, I’d rather just liquidate them!” I replied

Lola ignored the subtle jab and laughed sweetly. “How much do you want to sell them for?”

“They’re worth 10,000,000 dollars right now, but I’ll sell them to you for less. After all, you’re family,” I said. ” 8,000,000.”

“Oh, that’s a bit much. I can’t afford that right now… Can’t you lower the price? We’re family, remember?” she replied, her tone laced with greed.

I knew her family could easily afford it, so I wasn’t about to budge. “I’m already selling at a loss here, Aunt Lola. If you think it’s too expensive, I’ll just sell them to other shareholders. I’m sure they’d be happy to-

“Wait, Taylor! Give me until tomorrow!”

“Alright, but not too long,” I warned. “Otherwise, I’ll sell them to other shareholders.”

“I’ll talk to your uncle and get back to you with our decision.”

for now.”

pleased with how things were going.

of genuine concern but because it

Cameron, the latter would owe her, and Lola could continue playing the role of the

helping. She’d likely complain that I didn’t do enough or find some other reason

the boss and largest shareholder? If I sold all my shares to her, Cameron would be livid and turn her anger toward

to give up the newfound power and benefits, would

become each other’s enemies, tearing each other apart. And I’d be free to

might just be my best scheme yet. I couldn’t wait to see how long Lola could keep up that

was that all

just played a game of hot potato and

“Hot potato?”

up in the Jones family’s business and sold

mom wanted you to get involved, but honestly, I think she’d rather see you safe and at peace, not dragged into all

what my mother wanted by acquiring the shares. I’d fulfilled her wish.

no reason to hold onto them