Chapter 81

“Are you crazy?” Jeremy yelled; his voice would have been echoing all around the room if it were empty. His eyes were narrowed, and he was looking at me like I had attempted to overthrow the sitting president or the royal family when, in truth, I was just telling him what would benefit us.

“Geez, you don’t have to shout, you know. I am just looking for ways to push this company forward.” I tried to explain myself better.

“There are different ways of trying to grow the company without involving this. This is practically stealing, and you know it is frowned upon in our line of business.” Now it was my turn to frown. I couldn’t believe what he had just uttered from his mouth.

“Who said it was stealing? This is business; you have to fight tooth and nail to get what you want. Nothing is handed to you on a silver pallet, and nothing is set in gold. Have you not heard the term "overtaking " before?”

He twisted his lips, and his nose flared like he had inhaled an awful smell. “I don’t like th