Rico Priem: hands tremble as he passes the will Everything goes to her. She needs it, you understand?
She’s not even your wife…like why?
Rico Priem: nervously taps his fingers on the table, eyes darting around Look, I owe her. Big time. And...
Rico Priem: takes a deep breath, whispers And if she doesn't get her share, there could be... consequences.
Consequences? What do you mean by consequences?
Rico Priem: leans forward, whispering I've done some things... not exactly... ethical. If she doesn't get her share, they might come after me. Or worse, them.
Them? Who are you talking about?
Rico Priem: glances around nervously, then leans even closer The mafia. I borrowed some money from a... dangerous guy.
Rico Priem: nervously shuffles the papers on the table Look, I know it was a mistake. But at the time, it seemed like the only way to save the company.
I can’t believe this…so what happens now? Does she get all the money and you get nothing?
Rico Priem: sighs deeply, speaks softly No, Evans, it's not that simple. I've set up a trust fund for her. It's enough to secure her future, but she'll still need support.
Support? So you’re not leaving her high and dry…
Rico Priem: places a hand on Evans' shoulder Thank you, Evans. You've always been like a brother to me. I couldn't have done this alone.
So what do we do now? Do we tell everyone about this?
Rico Priem: pauses, thinking No, we can't just spring this on everyone. It could cause chaos within the company. We need to handle this delicately.
Alright…what’s the plan then?
Rico Priem: leans back in his chair, tapping his fingers on the table We need to find a way to transition her into a leadership role without causing panic among the employees.
Rico Priem: pauses, a mischievous glint in his eyes I have an idea. Let's bring in a consultant to assess our company's structure and identify potential leaders.
A consultant? Like from outside the company?
Rico Priem: nods Yes, someone with no ties to the company. They'll bring a fresh perspective and help us identify hidden talents within our team.