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Jack cleared his throat and straightened his suit, his gaze sweeping across the room with an air of mock innocence. "So, just to be clear and avoid any misunderstandings here, how much money do I need to show to convince you all that I am indeed a businessman of significance?"The room fell into a low murmur, eyes turning from Jack to Gerald as if waiting to see how the host would respond. Gerald’s lips twitched. The smile he wore was thin, tight, and forced. That question was deliberate. It was sharp and direct, but more importantly, it pushed him into a corner he had no intention of being shoved into. Gerald had kept the betting terms vague on purpose. Ambiguity was a powerful weapon when wielded correctly. It allowed them to shift the rules at will to trap someone like Jack in a loophole, leaving enough wiggle room to claim he had failed no matter what he presented. But this guy, this unknown guy with a smug grin and sharp tongue, had seen through the trap. He was much sharper than
Increase the stakes
Christa stepped forward cautiously. Although her boss had reprimanded her earlier and even hit her for something she hadn’t done, she still chose to look out for him. Her loyalty wasn’t based on kindness but on something deeper, perhaps pride in her role, or maybe fear of what would happen if she didn’t keep Kenneth’s messes from spiraling out of control. Jack noticed, he appreciated loyalty, especially after what Samantha had done to him. So, even though he stood across from her, it was impossible not to. There was something different in her gaze. It was sharp. Sharper than Kenneth’s, and Kenneth had a piercing and calculative stare already. It was like looking at a knife, sharp and capable of cutting. The crowd’s attention lingered on them like a heavy fog, thick with curiosity and mixed with drama. Whispers drifted through the air, but Christa ignored them.Her voice, though low, was firm and calculated, aimed specifically at Kenneth. A few of the closer guests could still hear he
Big fishes
Although Jack had kept a brave expression plastered on his face, his heart had already climbed up into his throat. He felt the weight of every gaze, especially those of the four other businessmen seated at the table. He glanced at them, hoping for a sign of support or solidarity, but what he saw was a clear reflection of anxiety. Their eyes darted between him and Kenneth nervously. They were scared. Not just tense or uncomfortable, but truly afraid. It wasn’t hard to tell that Kenneth held a reputation that reached beyond just wealth and status. This man commanded fear. That should have been expected. Anyone with that much money and power didn’t get it from being soft.Kenneth took another slow sip of his wine, the glass clinking gently against his teeth as his eyes stayed locked on Jack. Christa, the secretary still standing to the side, she kept her sharp gaze on him too. She wasn’t as loud or direct as her boss, but the look she gave Jack was just as intense. Her eyes studied him c
I will expose you
Just when everyone thought the confrontation had ended, Kenneth suddenly let out a booming laugh. The sound echoed across the room, drawing the attention of several nearby guests who glanced over in confusion. A few of the well-dressed gentlemen around him even flinched, clearly not expecting the outburst. Kenneth ignored the stares and turned back to Jack, reaching out with a wide grin plastered across his face. He shook Jack’s hand firmly, holding it for a moment longer than necessary, then gestured toward a nearby set of cushioned seats arranged around a circular glass table.“Let’s all have a seat and talk business,” Kenneth said in a voice that tried to sound friendly but felt more like a command. “There’s no need to be standing around like it’s a street corner.”Jack’s heart skipped a beat. He hesitated for a second, scanning the expressions of the four other businessmen that were now taking a seat at the table. Each of them had been quiet during the earlier exchange, but now th
The man in the background
The tension between Jack and Kenneth hung heavy in the air. The two of them stared each other down in silence. Neither of them blinked. For some reason, the confident and arrogant look in Kenneth's eyes made him think back to when he worked his butt of to support Samantha, boosting his confidence and resolve to stand up to Kenneth. He couldn't lose this exchange. He had come here to make connections when he started his business. He wouldn't see Kenneth as an obstacle but an opportunity.....The air conditioning buzzed overhead in the dim office as Jack stood at the front of the conference room. His hands held a folder packed with ideas. Charts, projections, new market strategies. He had spent a week preparing them. He had gone without sleep, ignored calls, and skipped meals just to make sure the plan worked.Across from him sat his supervisor, Mr. Gardner. A man in his fifties who had stopped listening the moment Jack walked in. His arms were crossed. His lips twisted into a smirk th
Kenneth Kellan
Jack stood beside a tall wooden bookshelf stacked with leather-bound books that were clearly more for decoration than for reading. The lighting in the room was dim, making every object look expensive, whether it was or not. The event was well into its second hour. Conversations filled the air with talks of trade, market shifts, investment patterns, and business strategies. Soft music played in the background, but it served more as a curtain than a melody. Jack held a glass of water in one hand. He hadn’t touched anything alcoholic. He needed to stay sharp.His black suit fit well. It was not custom-made, but he had taken the time to have it altered just enough to sit right on his frame. His shoes were polished, his posture straight, and his expression relaxed. He held his chin just high enough to look confident, not arrogant. He looked like someone important, someone too focused to be disturbed, and just distracted enough to be interesting. That alone had kept him from being questione
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