A protective father

MAXIMILIAN’S POV.

“Together, I'm sure our joint company will be formidable.” Mr. Stein said, and I smiled, wondering if his offer was truly worth taking up.

“I believe you had a scandal in the past. Don't you think I will get affected by it? I mean, when everyone learns we are joining hands to make something new, your name will come up, and when it does, your scandal will also come up.” I pointed out.

His offer was a great one, but I needed to be certain I wouldn't have any regrets.

“I was acquitted in court. You should remember I was found innocent.” He said immediately.

“But do people think that way?” I asked, and he sighed. Years ago, Mr. Stein was accused of taking advantage of a twelve-year-old girl sexually. Everyone was quite sure he did it, and paid off his lawyers extra to lie for him. Some even speculated that he paid off the judge to judge in his favor.

“It doesn't really matter what they think, does it? After all, our product will be irresistible, and once people test