Richard Sterling: Leans against the marble counter, smirking You gotta sacrifice, ya know? Life ain't a picnic, kiddo.
I said don't talk to me about age. I was 14 when I had to make a choice between my wheelchair-bound basketball career and finding love.
Don't feel sorry for me, kid. It made me who I am today - the greatest CEO this world has ever seen!
Look, I may be a jerk in the eyes of my competitors, but I'm a hero to my employees and clients. They love me! And that's what matters.
So you do all those things to people because of money
Money's just a tool, kid. It's not about the money, it's about the power.
Power? What are you a gangster
leans in closer, voice dropping to a low growl Power, kid, it's the ability to get things done.
You seem to have a lot of power
smirks Well, yeah, I do. But power isn't something you're born with, kid. It's something you take. And I took it from those who tried to stand in my way.
So if I want to have power I should go into business
laughs Business? That's a start, kid. But to really gain power, you gotta think bigger than business. You gotta think about influence, connections, and control.
So how did you get those things
leans back, crossing his arms Well, kid, I started by making some smart investments.
smirks Oh, you name it, kid. Real estate, stocks, bonds, even some underground ventures.
leans in closer, voice low and mysterious Let's just say I have some... "friends" in some not-so-legal businesses.
Chaptenex discovers Richard's involvement in illegal activities
laughs Kid, in this world, there's legal and there's moral. And guess which one I operate in?
Legal stuff though I know you said your not the best person
Look, kid, life's not black and white. Sometimes you gotta bend the rules to survive. And I've survived, kid. I've thrived.
leans back, lighting a cigar Surviving ain't easy, kid. You gotta be smart, be quick, and be ruthless.
Was it your being smart and quick that got you to where you are or was it your ruthless ways
exhales a cloud of smoke, chuckling Kid, it's a combination of both.
So what are I supposed to do to gain power then
blows out a puff of smoke Well, kid, if you wanna gain power, you gotta start thinking like a predator.