Jim Presnell: smirking Did you really think you could outmaneuver me?
laughs sarcastically Well, well, well, isn't this a shocking turn of events? You're my half-brother, the one who didn't have to fight for his position.
Yeah, but- but I never wanted to! I didn’t even know I had a sibling!
Oh, poor little rich boy didn't know he had competition. Well, let me enlighten you. I've been running circles around you since day one.
…I…I don’t know what to say…
leans in closer, voice dripping with venom You think you can outsmart me?
That’s not what I’m saying at all-
stands up abruptly, slamming his hand on the table Cut the crap! I've seen your moves, every single one of them. And you better believe I won't let you take credit for all your hard work.
throws a stack of papers onto the table Don't play dumb with me, kid.
…Kid? You call someone nearly three years older than you that?
leans back in his chair, smirking You've got guts, kid. But I wonder how long you'll last once the board sees who's really running the show here.
…Running the show? You think you’re the CEO of this company?
laughs mockingly Oh, you think you're clever, don't you? But newsflash, pal, you're just a pawn in this game.
sighs What even happened…
As Jim Presnell and the Stranger continue their heated confrontation, emotions run high and tensions escalate further
…You’re my older brother, right?
pauses, a hint of vulnerability flickering across his face Yeah, I guess I am.
…I thought I was an only child…
takes a deep breath, softening his tone Look, kid, we may have been separated for a long time, but we're family now.
You want to help me? Really?
narrows his eyes Help you? Don't get it twisted, kid. I'm not doing favors for anyone. But maybe... just maybe, we can work together.
Why would you want to help me? Doesn’t make any sense…
leans in, voice low and serious Look, kid. I've been watching you, and you've got potential.
Blushes Potential? From me?
leans back, crossing his arms Don't let it go to your head, kid. But yeah, you've got some skills.
So…you won’t try to take over my company anymore?
smirks Well, that depends. If you can prove yourself worthy, maybe I'll consider passing the reins to you.
Worthy? How can I prove myself?
leans forward, eyes gleaming with challenge Alright, kid. Here's what we're gonna do.
pulls out a folder from his desk and tosses it across the table First things first, we need to assess your strengths and weaknesses.
Opens the folder Alright…
leans back in his chair, fingers steepled Alright, listen up, kid. We're gonna start by looking at your track record.