Chapter 76

I spent the afternoon at the office planning how to assign the Centrise Group project once I had my hands on it. I never expected Soren to call me out of the blue. He asked, "How are you doing, Max?" I was touched to receive a call from Soren at this time. Everyone in Brinestone knew how the Laytons had come after me, and Soren had business dealings with them, too. "I'm doing alright, Soren. But I doubt that you called just to check in on me, right?" On the other end of the line, Soren chuckled before speaking in a slow, meaningful tone. "Max, I know your company's just getting started. I think that the Laytons are going too far. "They partnered with Centrise Group just to crush you and would rather take a loss just so they could take all your orders. Honestly, there's no point in continuing your company, is there? "I happen to know the CEO of Centrise Group. How about I step in and bring the Laytons along, so you can sell the company. It's better than letting it sink, right?" S