When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 267

The man was the epitome of politeness, offering a slight bow as he greeted us. “Sorry, I’ve been away for a while. I didn’t realize how crazy the evening rush in RiverCity could be.”

“No worries at all. We’re just glad you could make it!”

Laura stood up to introduce us. “This is the CEO of RF Group, York Carlson. It’s a pleasure to have you with us, Mr. Carlson.”

I half expected someone of his stature to be a bit standoffish, but he was surprisingly approachable and even took the initiative to refill our drinks.

Christine and I exchanged bewildered looks as he set down the decanter to get down to business. “Investing won’t be an issue, but obviously, RF will need a significant stake. I hope you’re prepared for that.”

are,” I nodded, accepting

often ended up with a smaller piece of the pie, but without

her knack for negotiation, added in good spirits, “Mr. Carlson, we’re all from

to live on.”

warmth and age–defying wisdom coloring his tone. “We’re looking at a 51% stake. The only catch is, any future financing rounds will need

I expected, but it was a delicate balance that tipped

about the day–to–day management

won’t interfere,” he

promise was a balm to

major concerns of shares and decision–making power addressed, the rest of the negotiations went surprisingly smoothly. All that was left was to wait for RF’s

driver navigating the streets, Christine leaned on my shoulder, pondering if we’d just hit a jackpot. “Maybe?”

the evening’s events in my mind, it