Chapter twenty
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"We need to talk," Justin said as Christian entered the male restroom.

"I don't think there's anything we need to speak about, Justin, I'm sure you did what was best for the family and you have the power to," Christian replied.

Christian stood in front of the full-length mirror, adjusting his striped tie and wearing his cufflinks.

"You need to know that I had no choice, I was facing... Listen, I'm thinking there's something I can do to compensate you, you know, I could give you back, let's say, 3% shares, just to get you back on the board." Justin offered lamely.

Christian chuckled, amazed at the ridiculous idea. "You are offering me 3% shares, Justin, even though you as a junior executive had much more, what will that make me?" He asked, amused.

"How about we make it 5%? That's what I had at the table, I know you don't want to be off the board and Pa Pete will not hesitate to pull you out, that's the rule and you know it, we need to act fast." Justin said.

Chris
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