Quincy let out a sigh.

He just knew it wouldn't be that easy to get what he wanted!

"Look, Everett is stressing over this mess! If I can sort it out for him, he's going to value me even more, you get me? Even in business, you've got to be willing to invest some cash!" This office building, it's an investment, plain and simple!

If it can snag me a big fish like Everett, then it's a bargain, even if it were ten buildings, not just one!

"Are you out of your mind? With all the dough Everett's sitting on, you think money troubles keep him up at night?" Ronin was having none of it!

He could be vexed over a lady, or some illness, but money? Never!

"..."

"Think it over!"

Quincy lifted his hand, rubbing his temples, trying to keep his cool as he spoke, "Dad, Dorothy's after half of Everett's shares in the Lopez Corporation!"

"What?! Is she insane?"

find

the

and Everett have been divorced for ages, no more ties, what right does she have to his fortune? And to

I thought her request was crazy too. But the state she was in, totally different from before! Guess Everett talking divorce must've hit her hard." She had Everett shielding

Quincy figured Dorothy must be acting

entirely Dorothy's fault, Quincy thought Everett pulled away too

stopped loving her, just

Everett's over her, why bother giving her any fortune? Maybe... I could find someone to take

"No way!"

down Ronin's suggestion, "Everett's already on guard because of that poisoning stunt I pulled on Dorothy! If I make a move on her now, I'd be his prime suspect! Then I can forget

building, but don't come crying for help from the Lopez Corporation later! Think

without giving Ronin

knew he'd

up, Quincy actually felt

was settled,

her phone for Dorothy's number, and sent a

But don't push your luck. Part ways with Everett gracefully, and you'll get something out of it. Otherwise...

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