Chapter Thirty-five

Charlie's eyes widened.

Even he hadn't expected the Minister's statement to take him aback that badly..

The Minister got up from his seat

“Charlie, we are men of power”

Walking round the desk to where Charlie sat.

“But men of power …”

He paused, pressing against the desk as he seemingly balanced himself.

“Have a price”

Some relief came upon Charlie as a smile stroke across the edges of his lips.

“Of course, of course. Name your price Mr. Minister, anything”

“Anything?”, The Minister asked, a smirk across his lips and one eyebrow raised. He started to walk back to his desk.

“I’ve always admired the strength of Voxx. You possess quite a lot. How about half the company, Charlie - shares, assets, everything?”

“I don't own half the company, Mr. Minister”

“Oh.. how disappointing though. Half of what you own then and I'll convince the president that the deal is as bad as you say”

Charlie took a moment, wondering if she could hear from over the tiny earphones he was wearing. But only then did