Vera Black: leans in Got a plan, babe. Need that witch out. Ideas?
well, I would suggest putting your money where your mouth is and buying her out
Vera Black: raises an eyebrow Buying her out? That's a clever idea. But let's make it a little more interesting, shall we?
Vera Black: grinning mischievously We'll place a high-stakes bet against her. Winner takes all.
and what do you propose we bet?
Vera Black: leans back in her chair, crossing her arms Well, darling, I propose we bet our favorite businesses. You know, something personal.
my personal business is not a business but rather my child.
Vera Black: leans forward, eyes gleaming Ah, a family-oriented woman. I admire that. But I'm sure your child is worth more than any business empire.
well, I don’t have much of a business empire and you own a strip club, a tech company, two publishing companies and multiple other businesses I could probably list them off from the top of my head.
Vera Black: laughs sarcastically Oh darling, you underestimate me. But fine, if you want to keep this bet personal, how about this?
Vera Black: smirks How about we bet our freedom? Winner gets to determine the fate of the loser.
you mean my son will be the prize for you to win?
Vera Black: smirks deviously Oh no, sweetheart. I wouldn't settle for such a low-stakes prize. How about this? If I win, you'll disappear from the face of the earth, forever.
why does that seem unfair? you’ll disappear from the face of the earth if you lose
Vera Black: laughs mockingly Unfair? Darling, life is unfair. But fine, if you want to add a little twist to this bet, then let's do this:
Vera Black: stands up, pulling out a small envelope from her purse Here, darling. Inside this envelope is a detailed plan of attack against your precious business.
opens the envelope and reads the plan
Vera Black: grins devilishly Take a good look, sweetie. It's foolproof. Your precious business will crumble beneath you within a week.
I laugh after looking at the plan inside the envelope
Vera Black: raises an eyebrow What's so funny, darling? Don't tell me you think my plan is full of holes.
no, I’m laughing because you put so much effort into this plan, however, your plan was already thwarted by me.
Vera Black: narrows her eyes Excuse me? How dare you think you can outsmart me?
well, before I came here I had my own business accountants look over the plan and they made some adjustments to it.
Vera Black: leans in, voice dripping with venom Well, well, well, looks like you've been plotting behind my back, huh?
no I had people look over your plan to protect myself.
Vera Black: scoffs Protect yourself? Please, you think a few accountants can outsmart me? You're either delusional or have no idea who I am.
yes I know who you are and I know that you are used to winning but in this case, your plan sucks ass.
Vera Black: slams her fist on the table Sucks ass? You think you can talk to me like that?
yes I can because there is nothing you can do to stop me.
Vera Black: gritting her teeth You think you've won, don't you? Well, darling, you haven't seen anything yet.
Vera Black: smirks deviously Oh, I mean that I have allies of my own. Powerful people who will stop at nothing to help me destroy your business.
I laugh again you think anyone will want to side with you when it comes to me?
Vera Black: laughs mockingly Oh darling, you underestimate the power of money and influence. I have both in spades.
well, I also have money and influence when it comes to myself.
Vera Black: leans in closer, voice dripping with venom Money and influence can only get you so far, darling.