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,

my homework. Founders often ended up with a smaller piece of the pie, but without the

“Mr. Carlson, we’re all from RiverCity here. You’ve got to

to live on.”

mix of warmth and age–defying wisdom coloring his

but it was a delicate balance that tipped the scales of

on too, “What about the day–to–day

won’t interfere,” he assured

was a balm to

shares and decision–making power addressed, the rest of the

streets, Christine leaned on my shoulder, pondering if we’d just hit a

evening’s events in my mind, it suddenly clicked.