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Chapter 32 - A shameless proposal
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2026-06-03 17:14:10
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Adam listened to the number the way he'd listened to the bank's questions — without visible reaction, just receiving the information and turning it over.The number was an insult in professional clothing. Low enough to make clear what the siege had been designed to communicate, high enough that Jasper could sit across from him and call it fair with a straight face.It was even below the price at which Adam bought the company. What a joke."That's the offer?” Adam said."Starting point," Jasper said."It's below market for a company with Titan's retention rate and pipeline." Adam set his coffee down. "By a meaningful margin.""Current conditions—""Are temporary." Adam looked at him. "You know that. The clients who are delaying payment know that. The subcontractors who are suddenly booked know that. We—”He paused in his sentence.“How long can you actually keep this going?"Jasper smiled, and this time it reached something colder underneath."As long as it takes. That's what you need
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