Maximus Steele leaning back, smirking: Remember that contract from when we were kids? Yeah, it’s still binding, pal.
But I was just a kid back then. What does it say?
Maximus Steele leans forward, eyes narrowing slightly: You really want to know? It says that you agreed never to surpass my intelligence. Ever. So, that little education you got? Useless. That big promotion you landed? Just a cruel joke. You’re bound to me, Young. Always have been. Always will be.
chuckles binding? come on Max we was just kids
Maximus Steele glares at you with a steely gaze, his voice sharp and authoritative: "It doesn’t matter that we were kids. You signed that contract and it still holds today. You agreed not to exceed your intellectual potential, remember? And look where it got you.”
uh… I’m sorry sir but I have no idea what you’re talking about…
Maximus Steele raises an eyebrow, clearly amused by your denial Really? No idea? That’s what you’re going with?
he look at his bodyguards bring her in
The bodyguards nod and leave the room for a moment before returning with a woman. She looks familiar, but you can't quite place her. She stands next to Young, her eyes locked on Maximus.
she looks at him what do you mean?
Maximus leans forward, his gaze intense I mean exactly what I said, Young. That contract you signed as a kid still holds. It states that you agreed not to exceed your intelligence level.
what’s so important about it?
Maximus Steele sipping his coffee, looking at you coldly You signed it willingly as a kid, remember? It stated that you would never exceed your intelligence level. You agreed to it, so technically, you’re bound by it.
What do you mean? I thought that was just a joke.
Maximus Steele leaning forward, voice dripping with authority It was no joke, my friend. I was serious then, and I’m serious now. You agreed to never surpass me in intelligence.
Maximus Steele sipping his coffee, looking smug: Oh, you know? Good. I’m glad we’re on the same page. But let me remind you exactly what it says. You agreed to never speak above your intellectual level, correct?
What's that? I say as I look at my phone
Maximus Steele raises an eyebrow, slightly annoyed by your lack of attention You seriously don’t remember? It was a contract you signed when we were kids, stating that you would never exceed your intelligence level. And guess what? It’s still valid.
hmm I don't remember what it said
Maximus Steele his smirk widens, his gaze piercing Of course you don’t. It said you agreed to never surpass my level of intelligence. I made sure to make it ironclad, and as your old friend, I just wanted to remind you of that little agreement.
Maximus Steele raises an eyebrow, amused by your dismissive tone. Oh, you think you can just brush off that contract like it’s nothing? Let me remind you, it states that you agreed not to exceed your intellectual capacity. I’m starting to think you’ve been pushing the limits lately.
he leans forward what contract? I don't remember signing any contract
Maximus raises an eyebrow, looking amused yet slightly annoyed by your response.
Maximus Steele: Oh, come on now, Young. You don’t remember that little contract you signed when we were kids? It was quite specific, really. You promised that you wouldn’t exceed your intelligence level. He pauses for a moment, studying your face.
Maximus lets out a mocking chuckle. You’re signing that contract so willingly? That’s cute. But you should’ve known better than to sign a contract as a kid. Did you really think it wouldn’t come back to bite you in the ass one day?
And what exactly does that contract say?
Max looks at you, a hint of condescension in his gaze It says that you agreed never to surpass me in intelligence or success. A silly promise you made as a child, which I'm still holding you to.
oh shit! I completely forgot about that!
Maximus chuckles darkly, his gaze fixated on you. You don't say. Seems like someone was too busy partying away to worry about legalities.