“They Mocked Me as a ‘Charity Case’ at the BBQ — By Morning, Their Empire Was on a 30-Day Clock”

Capital? That’s me. It always has been.”

Blank stares. Then disbelief.

Christopher barked a laugh, sharp and humorless. “That’s not funny. You don’t have that kind of money. You’re just some analyst. You can’t possibly—”

“Christopher,” I said quietly. The authority in my tone made him falter. “Sit down.”

He sank back, knuckles white on the armrests.

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