Dean watched Patel in silence as the man finished his glass of beer.
“I am your biggest competitor in e-commerce. Our app has been in existence for almost fifteen years now.” Patel said.Dean felt a shiver run down his spine.“We had no close rivals all these years, and in just two months since its emergence you are about to send us packing.” Patel explained like he was truly having a heart to heart discussion with a dear friend.“I convinced Christian to change the terms. He did, but still refused to partner with my company.” He continued.Dean just sat stunned. What the hell was this? How is it possible that someone he did not know was actively trying to sabotage him by cutting off his major supply merchant? Was this what the world of business looked like?“I see why Christian like you so much, because I like your tenacity too. But I cannot understand why he would want to work with you, a strang
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