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Wow I’ve turned into a Carroupie My brother would be so proud

Callan keeps skies, his face etched in concentration as he absently says, "I’e

"What do youafter it!"

He lifts his head and aze, then shuts the folder and tosses it aside, shifting on the couch to face me "I intend to, but not until certain factors come into play Alcore needs to be absolutely helpless"

"Wow You’re an asshole"

"A very rich asshole, Miss Roth" His lips tilt even as I frown "You can’t do business in here, Olivia," he taps a fist to his chest, "you need to use this," then taps a finger to his temple, "and this" He taps his fist to his stoainst what I know are perfectly cut abs "Your gut"

He watches me like he usually does when he expects me to bombard him with questions, but when I don’t, he adds, "Alcore’s net income doesn’t reflect the true state of their company, the cash flow is terrible and the market they’re in is a coot the infrastructure to turn that around My brother is a ga to chance Which is why I’ all the t’s first"

I stare thoughtfully at the closed folder on the coffee table "There’s always the chance of failure"

"Failure is not an option" He props his elbows on his knees and shifts forward an inch in rets are for pussies Shit happens You deal with it and push forward End of story"

He lifts his brows, and I nod

God, this ry for more Win or lose," he adds

I know that he thinks I’m too sentimental to be in this line of business He always frohen I get concerned about so hurt in the process of a takeover

Soets hurt, Olivia; the point is to row from there

I clutchCaruilty for bringing Alcore to your attention"

"It’s your job"