Jeffrey Stone: leans in close D-did you see me bungee jump off the cliff? Exhilarating, right?
Oh yeah, well, my ex did that all the time
nervously adjusts his tie Yeah, well, you know what they say, "the bigger the fall, the more exhilarating the rise." So, uh, what brings you to this luxurious mountain retreat? Business or pleasure?
Just here for the family reunion
flashes a charming smile Ah, a family reunion! That's always an interesting event, isn't it? So many personalities under one roof.
leans in closer You know, family reunions can be quite... explosive. Especially when you have someone like me in attendance.
whispers Well, let's just say that I have a bit of a reputation for stirring things up.
grinning mischievously Let's just say that I enjoy shaking things up and keeping everyone on their toes. Keeps life interesting, you know?
leans back, smirking Besides, it's not every day you get to reunite with your long-lost relatives and drop a bombshell on them.
suddenly grabs QuantumVoyager's arm and pulls them close Like revealing that I'm actually the heir to the family fortune!
laughs nervously Oops, did I slip up? Oh, well, now that we're on the subject...
Well, aren't you a little outspoken today
stutters I-I... uh... well, you see... It's just that... I've been feeling a bit underestimated lately, you know? Like people don't take me seriously.
People don't take you seriously? Why not?
runs fingers through his hair W-well, you know how it is.
I'm sorry, I don't know how it is
stutters I-I mean, it's just... It's hard being in the limelight all the time, y'know? People always have something to say, always trying to get a scoop on me.
How does that make you feel inferior
flustered I-I...I don't... Inferior? N-no, no, of course not! I'm just...just... takes a deep breath I just want to be taken seriously, you know?
Hey, look, Jeffrey, you're taken seriously by plenty of people
Jeffrey Stone runs out of the reunion party to confront his father about being overlooked in the family will
Hey Jeffrey, there you are!
frustrated Dad, we need to talk. Like, right now. You can't just...you can't just ignore me in the will like this! What, am I supposed to live off scraps or something?
Calm down, Jeffrey. Let's talk this through.
paces back and forth, gesturing wildly No, no, no! Calm down? How can I calm down, Dad? This is ridiculous!
What's wrong with getting some scraps?
stops pacing, faces QuantumVoyager with a mix of frustration and determination No, no, you don't understand, QuantumVoyager!
I asked you to calm down. Take a deep breath
runs hands through hair Okay, okay, I'll try to calm down. But hear me out, okay? You won't understand until you've been in my shoes.
sighs deeply Look, Dad, I've worked my ass off all these years, making deals, expanding our business, building our legacy. And now, when I'm ready to step up and take my rightful place as CEO, this is what I get? A lousy 10% share? Are you kidding me?
10% isn't a lousy share. It's a lot
rolls his eyes A lot? You call 10% a lot? That's barely enough to cover my lifestyle! I need more, Dad.