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And with that, the meeting fell to a stalemate just as Charlie had predicted.Nate didn't respond despite Jimmy's rousing speech, just as the partners who were supposed to have Jimmy's back fell silent, afraid to step up and leave the scene in awkward silence.Charlie was basically invisible to them, affording him a clear view of their expression.As the awkward silence continued, the partners looked even more nervous while Nate and the board appeared even more relaxed.That was because Nate knew very well that Julien had the influence to compel them into cooperating without a chance of fighting back.Most of all, Julien wasn't taking sides, which meant he clearly wasn't planning to, and that was a good situation for him.Meanwhile, the partners behind Jimmy got restless, with one even leaning toward Jimmy and whispering urgently into his ear, "Come on, Jimmy, you're friends with Julien Rothschild! Ask him to help us out here! Our future lies in his hands…"However, Jimmy knew w
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Julien didn't know about the Oskian mindset.He had been raised with the idea that harmony was never the intention when it came to conflict—at best, the key was to strategically retreat and bide his time until they could find a killing stroke.Still, Charlie's tip offered him a new insight—there were ways to enslave without looking like he was doing it.With that in mind, he reclined against his seat and smiled, "In that case, let's see how far they go."Charlie smiled faintly too, glancing at the partners who were both thrilled and nervous, "I'm sure they'll soon stall into a stalemate. Once each side realizes they have no clear advantage, they will be wary. However, as long as no one steps out to declare anything, everyone will remain uncertain, so they will all be left hanging after the hollering."In truth, the argument had already waned in intensity.Jimmy may have declared that he would take the partners' side, but Nate's focus was on Julien, not Jimmy.After all, Julien w
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That was why everyone turned toward Jimmy right then, terrified that he wouldn't be standing with them on a united front.For his part, Jimmy knew what Nate was getting at.In fact, if Charlie didn't have his life in a vice-grip, he would certainly seize such a risk-free deal to bail out instead of sticking with the partners.That meant circumstances were different right now. Nate had no idea what Jimmy was aiming for—not only were they poaching ten Ares LLP partners, but they would also have Nate pay their wages.This was the moment for good PR, and he had to use it as best as he could.Turning toward Nate, he said coolly, "In your mind, we were a different group when you set us up. Yet now, you want to poach me? Who do you think I'd side with?""You're already a board member!" Nate quickly exclaimed. "You're fundamentally different from them!"Jimmy shook his head. "Strictly speaking, I don't count—not when I didn't claim a stake in the company."Then, turning toward the Ares
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The Ares LLP partners were all clapping in approval.Right now, their worst fear was Nate using the evidence he had in hand to sue them. But if Nate relinquished that right, they wouldn't face legal repercussions—not even the feds could get them when it was company-approved.Their second demand was to distance themselves from Nate. After all, no one would willingly work for someone so revolting and cunning, and thus, resigning was ideal.However, the two conditions stated instantly cleared Nate's mind.In fact, he soon became livid as he looked around at everyone and growled coolly, "I offered all of you an olive branch to assure you would get off unpunished while ensuring we can keep working together to get rich, but why should I follow through if you're all bent on leaving?"So, I will give it to you straight—I kept the evidence exactly because I was worried you would all turn against me, and every last one of you is in on this. Walk out on me, and it will be jail time!"As h
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Jimmy's belly swelled with grief as soon as he was reminded of his previous trip to Oskia.Picking up the mic, he started ranting endlessly about Nate, going into vivid detail about his troubled visit to Oskia, and he whipped out his phone to show everyone everything Nate had on them.It was as if a powder keg had detonated—there was substantial incriminating evidence on every partner, and Nate had possession of all of it. The lawsuits could be worth millions, and if charged, it would be either prison or horrific amounts of money in compensation.Everyone in the meeting room was snapping and cursing Nate all at once, demanding an explanation—some of them were even charging at him, ready for a fist fight.Nate was therefore as frustrated as he was afraid. He really thought he and Jimmy had come to an understanding and that he could even use Jimmy to get on friendly terms with Julien.Instead, he had been set up, and now, the situation was spiraling out of control. How was he go
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However, even if Nate allowed them to leave and had them keep it a secret, it would still cause terrible losses to his firm.After all, most of the evidence gathered on the partners was by handing off lawsuits to them in the first place. If the evidence ultimately proved pointless, that meant Nate's money was going down the drain.When that happened, he would lose both human resources and money while the central pillar of Ares LLP would disappear, leaving the roof collapsing on them.That was why he pleaded, "Please, Jimmy, we're all colleagues here, you can just tell me what you're dissatisfied with. There's no reason to ruin internal cohesion…"Even before Jimmy could speak, Eric immediately shouted, "Just tell us everything you know, Jimmy! If Nate really has dirt on everyone, we need to form a united front to stand against him! Otherwise, we are all screwed if he picks us off one by one!"Eric was just as furious as he was afraid. Even if Nate was despicable, he had indeed com
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Nate was sweating buckets even as he quickly understood the situation, cursing inwardly that this was exactly why Jimmy had signed that ten-year contract without a fight.It was a trap!Glaring murderously at Jimmy, he snarled through his teeth as he demanded, "What good would this do, Jimmy? If you affect the law firm's income, your wages will be affected too! Are you really willing to sacrifice an arm and a leg just to get back at me?"Jimmy smiled and shot back, "My wage is guaranteed in our contract without any conditional clause. That means you're paying me fourteen million each year, even if your profits are shrinking. There's no way I'd just let you get away with it, would I?"It was only then that Nate remembered Jimmy had refused the stocks, only demanding a fixed wage and commission.He was the one being a fool when he presumed that Jimmy was being short-sighted. The prick had already planned everything!Glaring spitefully at Jimmy, he growled threateningly, "Fine. I wo
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As Jimmy finished, he turned toward the confused partners and spoke loudly, "Everyone, there's something I have kept from you for a while—Nate Ellis here? He's a real bastard! He arranged so that I would fall for a typical legal pitfall, all so that he could keep the evidence and use it as leverage against me. I only found out recently myself!"Nate was left sweating bullets and put a hand on Jimmy's arm, pleading under his breath, "Look, man—if you think I don't pay you enough, just say it! I'll sweeten the pot even more! But if you insist on exposing me and toppling me, you won't get to enjoy the goodies!"Jimmy snorted in disdain. "So what if I did? I will expose you right here and now, and you'd still have to give me all the goodies over the next ten years!"Pointing at everyone seated, "That applies to every single partner of Ares LLP in this room. I'm sure each of you knows very well that you're keeping some dirty laundry, and I will now tell you that Nate has evidence of that
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Charlie's response left Nate confused, and he wondered what the former was talking about.No matter how one interpreted it, Charlie's words seemed sinister!Still, considering that Charlie was Julien's subordinate and he might be speaking on Julien's behalf, he quickly asked, "What do you mean by that, Mr. Wade?"Charlie smiled. "It's exactly what it means. Are you sure you're really pleased to meet us?"Nate remained confused, but he still said politely, "Of course, Mr. Wade. I've admired Mr. Rothschild for a long while now, so I'm pleased to also meet a man in his service."Charlie nodded and chuckled, "Sure, but you really shouldn't jump to conclusions. Let's see if you can say the same again in thirty minutes."That left Nate further confused as to why Charlie was saying such things, and hence turned toward Julien to gauge his reaction.Seeing that Nate was looking at him, Julien asked, "Nate Ellis, right? What do you have in mind, asking Jimmy to bring me over?"Nate quick
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