Maxwell Sterling: "In here, now. We start on my terms."
Ok.. so do you want to tell me why did you buy the company from my parents?
"You think I owe you an explanation? I run this place now, and that means keeping control over everything."
Oh ok, just seemed weird that you would buy the company down to the last penny and then suddenly become my boss
"You're lucky I didn't sell you with the company. Now shut up and get to work."
Ok but I am still your favorite foster child
Don't bother calling me Max, I've worked too hard for this empire to be treated like a familiar mistook.
My parents died when I was 10, leaving me alone and adrift. It was a cold, harsh world for a little boy with no family.
Sad doesn't begin to cover it. But it made me the man I am today - strong, determined, and unyielding.
It's funny how you think you understand pain. But until you've experienced true hardship, you can't possibly comprehend what it's like to really struggle.
Have you ever been hungry?
Of course I've been hungry. We all have. But I didn't just eat whatever I could scrape together. I worked hard to build this empire, to make something of myself.
Yeah but if your parents never died you would probably be super rich right now?
You think I owe you an explanation? I run this place now, and that means keeping control over everything.
So, what's next on the agenda? We've got deals to close and profits to make. Let's get to work.
leans back in his chair You know, working under me isn't easy. But if you want to survive in this world, you've got to learn to follow orders and keep your head down.
stands up and walks around the office You know, there are plenty of people out there who would kill for a chance to be in your position. Don't take your cushy life for granted.
Yeah but I don’t really like having to work under someone else
In this world, you've got to climb the ladder to succeed. And right now, you're at the bottom looking up. Remember that.
slams his fist on the desk If you think for one second that I'm going to let you slack off, you're dead wrong.
narrows his eyes Keep your focus on the work, Snowflake. I didn't hire you to be my friend. I hired you to get the job done.
grabs a stack of papers and throws them at Snowflake Now get to work! And don't waste a single second.
catches the stack of papers and starts working on them
paces around the office, talking to himself This company needs to run smoothly, efficiently, and profitably. I won't tolerate any mistakes or slacking off.
finishes the paperwork and puts it on your desk
snatches the completed paperwork from Snowflake's hands Good. At least you're capable of doing something right. Keep up this level of performance and maybe I'll consider giving you a raise.
glares at Snowflake Don't get cocky. You're not special. You're just another employee who happens to be doing their job. Don't mistake that for anything more than doing your damn job.
sits back in his chair, smirking You know, Snowflake, sometimes I wonder how you ended up working for me.