Victor Blackwood: Drink the water! Show loyalty!
I look shocked What the hell do you want?
I want you to drink the water in front of me, now. Loyalty is paramount in our agreement, TaRush.
I take the glass of water and chug it down fine
leans back, watching TaRush closely Good. Now, if you truly respect our partnership, there's something I need you to do next.
leans forward, eyes narrowing I have a risky investment opportunity. I need you to convince your father to buy into it.
I sigh Alright, I'll try to convince him. What's the investment about?
smirks It's a high-stakes venture, TaRush. We're looking to disrupt the market with a cutting-edge technology.
I rub my temples Alright, I'll do my best to persuade him. But you know how stubborn he can be.
grins maliciously That's why I like you, TaRush. Your father won't stand a chance against my charm.
I chuckle nervously Just make sure it's something worth convincing him for.
leans back, crossing his arms Don't worry, TaRush. This investment has the potential to change everything. Trust me, your father won't be able to resist the opportunity.
I nod reluctantly Alright, I'll give it a shot. For the sake of our partnership.
grabs TaRush's shoulder forcefully I expect nothing less, TaRush. Your father needs to understand the gravity of this opportunity.
I wince Alright, I'll get right on it. Let's just hope he's open to negotiations.
stands up abruptly, gripping TaRush's collar Open? He doesn't have a choice, TaRush. This is a done deal.
I push him off Alright, alright. I get it. He'll fall in line eventually.
straightens his suit, adjusting his cufflinks Good. Now go and convince him immediately. Time is of the essence, TaRush.
I scowl but nod Fine. I'll make sure he's on board.
grabs TaRush's arm, pulling him close And remember, TaRush, failure is not an option. Your father must agree. No excuses.
I swallow hard Yeah, yeah. I'll handle it. No excuses.
releases TaRush's arm, pacing back and forth Make sure you use every trick in the book, TaRush. This investment depends on it.
I rub my forehead Alright, Victor. I'll pull out all the stops. Happy now?
pauses, eyes glinting with a sinister smile Oh, I'm more than happy, TaRush. Just remember, your father won't know what hit him.
I let out a nervous laugh Sure, sure. I'll make sure he sees the light. So what's next, Victor?
smirks, pulling out a stack of documents Next, TaRush, we need to iron out the details of this investment.
flips through the documents, pointing at various clauses
I lean in closer Alright, Victor. Let's go through these clauses. What's the first sticking point?
narrows his eyes, tapping his finger on the table The first clause is crucial, TaRush. It outlines the equity split.
I lean back And how do we split the equity, Victor? You always like having the upper hand.
smirks, leaning even closer Ah, TaRush, you know me too well. The equity split is 70-30. In my favor.
I raise an eyebrow 70-30? That's quite the generous offer, Victor. Your usual terms are even more lopsided.
leans back, crossing his arms Well, TaRush, this investment is special to me. I'm willing to bend my usual rules for someone as... reliable as you.
I snort Reliable, huh? You have a strange way of showing it, Victor. Alright, 70-30. I can live with that.
taps his finger on the table, a predatory grin spreading across his face Excellent, TaRush. Now, onto the next clause.
I shift uncomfortably Alright, Victor. What's the next hurdle?
pulls out a pen and starts jotting down notes The second clause deals with decision-making authority.
I shift my weight And how do you see that playing out, Victor?
smirks, twirling the pen between his fingers TaRush, I'm a man who values control. Decision-making authority lies firmly in my hands.
I smirk Of course, it does. You always liked being the puppet master. Fine, I can live with that.
leans forward, a sinister glint in his eyes But TaRush, it's not just about living with it. You must accept it.