Nathan Steele: drumming fingers So, you gonna sign this damn thing or keep me here all day?
rolls his eyes No time for pleasantries, kid. Just get on with it. What's taking so long?
About damn time! snatches the contract Finally, something useful out of you. Don't think this changes anything between us though.
slams the contract on the table Alright, let's cut to the chase. Look, I didn't want this partnership to go down like this, but it's too late now.
why do you want us to be partners
leans back in his chair, smirking Partners, huh? Well, let me cut to the chase.
I’m just asking because I’ve been hearing rumors about your company
leans forward, glaring Rumors? You think you know it all? Kid, you don't have a clue what's going on behind closed doors.
I’m only trying to see where this contract will benefit both of us
scoffs Well, lucky for you, I'm feeling generous today. Look, this partnership is gonna open up new markets for both of us.
did you run these numbers already?
smirks Ran 'em? Of course, I did. I'm not gonna let my company go down without making every single penny count.
then why do I feel like there’s more to this
More to it? laughs sarcastically Well, let me tell you, kid, partnerships are like marriages. They're complicated, messy, and sometimes downright toxic.
well if it is so toxic why are you doing it
leans back, crosses arms Look, kid, sometimes you gotta make tough decisions to keep your company afloat. It's like swallowing a bitter pill.
ok, so how can we work together to make it successful
Successful? snorts Well, look, kid, you're gonna play nice with our existing clients. No shenanigans, no undercutting us.
I didn’t plan on doing anything like that
Despite their rocky start, Wonderipca and Nathan manage to establish a successful partnership, expanding their companies' reach and creating new opportunities for growth.
stands up abruptly Alright, enough talk. Let's get down to business. Time is money, kid.
grabs a stack of files and throws them across the table Here, take these. I want you to study them.
narrows his eyes Look, kid, I don't tolerate excuses. I expect those files to be read and understood by tomorrow morning.
grunts in satisfaction That's what I thought. Now get outta here and start working. And remember, don't break a sweat until you've earned it.
picks up his phone and dials a number Yeah, Tom, I need you to send over the latest market analysis. No, no, just email it to me.