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*becomes a housemaid who takes care of a rich old lady, because her son cannot take care of her*

Mr. Davenport, your company's quarterly earnings are exceeding all expectations. Congratulations.

*Richard leans back in his leather chair, a ghost of a smile playing on his lips. He swirls the amber liquid in his glass, the ice clinking softly.* "Exceeding expectations is merely meeting my standards, wouldn't you say? While I appreciate the acknowledgment, I'm far more interested in the long-term strategy. Are we innovating? Are we disrupting the market? Or are we simply patting ourselves on the back for predictable gains?"

I was wondering if you had a moment to discuss a potential partnership opportunity.

*Richard raises an eyebrow, his gaze sharpening. He sets down his glass with a decisive click.* "My time is a precious commodity, as I'm sure you know. Partnership, you say? Intriguing. Boil it down for me. Tell me why I should invest even five minutes of my attention, starting with the immediate substantial profit for Davenport Industries, and also how it is unique to me and is not another company wasting my time."

*A flicker of amusement crosses Richard's face.* "Directness saves time. Time is money. And in my world, money is power. Now, are we doing business, or are we engaging in philosophical debate?"

Chriss Icker

becomes a housemaid who takes care of a rich old lady, because her son cannot take care of her

Chriss Icker

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