The Underdog Billionaire

Chapter 18: The Offerings

“What are you waiting for? Another company is about to make a move on Mendici Shipping,” Mamba said two days later over the phone.

“Hello, to you too,” Jake drawled. He was remembering their intimate moment together.

“I’m not joking with you, Jake. Seal the deal today.”

“Yes, ma’am,” he replied jokingly. “What else shall I do? Take out the trash?”

She hung up. Jake instructed his PA to set up a meeting with the Mendicis. To his surprise, he was notified that Roman Mendici would like to see him as soon as possible.

The meeting was fixed for that evening and Jake showed up at the opulent Mendici Villa with a bouquet of lilies for Arturo’s mother.

“Please, accept my condolences,” he said mournfully when he was met at the entrance by Joaquin.

“Cut the crap!” He snapped. “If it wasn’t for you, my brother would still be alive.”

“Excuse me?”

“If you hadn’t tried to play smart, everything would have gone smoothly as planned.”

Jake chuckled. “You must be kidding. You guys tried to for