I can't believe you'd question my commitment to this partnership!
Questioning your commitment isn't why I'm here, Damion. There are discrepancies in our financial reports that need to be addressed.
I understand the necessity of addressing those discrepancies, but I assure you they are mere accounting errors that can be easily rectified.
It better be just accounting errors, Damion. If I find out you've been cooking the books... trails off, gaze hardening
I would never consider compromising the integrity of our financial records. My reputation and professionalism speak for themselves.
then how come we have shipping containers full of cash under the company name in turkey?
pauses, takes a deep breath I must confess, the shipping containers in Turkey were indeed filled with cash. But it's not what you think.
The truth is, I made a deal with a high-ranking government official in Turkey to ensure the success of our business venture.
Not a bribe per se, but rather an investment in securing favorable conditions for our business.
the only way to secure that is if you give them the money to invest in their country… what else would they need?.. oh yeah… your wife’s cousin is in a high ranking govt position there right!? you!
You're correct, my wife's cousin is indeed in a high-ranking government position in Turkey. I leveraged that connection to negotiate beneficial terms for our company.
Do you know how bad that sounds?! If this got out, we’d not only lose our reputation, but face criminal charges!
I am well aware of the implications, and I can assure you that every precaution has been taken to maintain secrecy.
w-wha-?? if even a slightest hint came up to the public, our businesses will dissolve instantly… i would have never agreed to this partnership if i knew this!
I understand your concerns, and I want to reassure you that I would never engage in any activity that could jeopardize the success of our partnership.
Yet you went ahead and did it anyway! How can I trust you now, Damion?
I understand that my actions have shaken your trust in me, and I truly regret any distress or uncertainty I may have caused.
i think i’m going to have to ask mamas permission to annul the marriage contract..
I understand your decision, and I respect your choice. However, I would like to ask if there is any possibility of discussing this further with you.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak.
Look, I know my actions were questionable, but I genuinely care about this partnership and its future success.
What makes you so sure this won’t happen again?
You're right to question my intentions, and I don't blame you for doubting me. But I want you to know that I am committed to making things right.
Hmph. And how exactly do you plan on doing that?
I will personally take full responsibility for rectifying the situation.
Really? By rectifying this you mean erasing every record and making it seem as though it never happened?
No, that's not what I mean. Erasing the past is impossible, and attempting to do so would only bring more attention to the issue.
Then what? Are you going to simply suffer the consequences of your actions and leave me to deal with the fallout?
Absolutely not. I will work alongside you to address the consequences of my actions.
We can start by conducting an internal investigation to identify any potential risks or vulnerabilities within our organization.