Chapter 1344
Another shareholder chimed in, "Alexander has a point. We've been partners for a year. Are you really gonna bail
over sgossip? Fine. You can leave after
paying back every perk Mrs. Houston ever gave you."
The room fell silent. Truth was, Debra had always been the fairest business partner they'd ever had.
Emmett stepped forward. "It's not personal, Mrs. Houston. But Seamar City runs on rules. If we piss off Mr.
Nichols, our businesses will suffer."
Nods rippled through the group.
Debra leaned back in her chair. "So, you think Juan's word carries more weight than mine?"
The partners exchanged uneasy glances.
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The room tensed at his brazenness. He continued, "Sure, Marion Houston's got your back. But a woman's still a
woman. Without him, you'd drown here."
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She stood up and declared, "I'm the founder of the McKinney Group. You want to quit? Sure. Pay the breach of
contract fee. Otherwise, no one is leaving through this door today."
No one moved.
She smirked, "Not leaving?"
The partners remained silent.
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cheaper rates and prstorefronts, aren't you?"
Emmett's face reddened. "Give us better terms, and we'll stay."
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