Chapter 1087
When Love Comes Late
âBut our stocks have dropped 20%.
If our regular investors start selling, it could get worse.
â
Matthew pressed his lips and responded briefly, âI see.
â
He knew this was exactly what Benny had wanted, the very scenario he had predicted.
Noticing Matthewâs tense expression, Fernando hesitated before adding, âAlso, Mr.
Clark, the DNA tests confirm that Benny is your blood relative.
â
Matthew braced himself, but the confirmation still hit him like a punch to the gut.
Benny was his brother.
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The word hung heavy; it was alien on his tongue.
His life had begun with only his mother, then expanded to include his grandparents, his wife, and now, a brother bursting onto the scene.
Lost in introspection, he barely registered the frantic rapping at the door.
Fernando opened it to reveal the secretary, her face etched with worry.
She offered a clipped nod and rushed to Matthew.
âMr.
Clark, thereâs a gentleman demanding to see you.
â
Before she could finish, a deep voice boomed from behind.
âMr.
Clark.
â Sprague entered the office, his face dark.
âWe need to talk.
â
Matthew excused the secretary and Fernando, then rose to greet Sprague.
Pouring a cup of coffee and placing it on the table, he asked calmly, âWhat brings you here today, Mr.
Evans?â
Sprague didnât mince words.
âIâm pulling the plug on our partnership.
â
Matthewâs eyes narrowed, but he kept his smile in place.
âIs there any aspect of Prosperity Group that falls short of your expectations?
What prompted this abrupt change of heart?â
âLetâs cut the pleasantries,â Sprague said, his voice heavy.
âThe internetâs rife with dirt on your company.
Your competence is in serious question.
Iâm starting to doubt whether this collaboration is worth it, on my end.
â