The Big Short Kindle Novels & Stories

Long seconds later, the doors rolled open to reveal the penthouse—a vast expanse of black granite, faintly lit and lavishly furnished. The walls, which could have been covered in crisp bills, screamed of an opulence as loud as the owner’s net worth. The walls were adorned with art that cost more than the apartment that Elizabeth currently shared with her brother. To a mortal, this place seemed as inaccessible in price as the man himself was claimed to be in character.

Was she lying about her background, or was this an indictment of her character? "So… I heard you met and married Jethro after you came to the city to work," Tiffany said. She was staring pointedly at Jethro, who took a sip of his drink without even looking at her. "Oh, did I tell you that Jethro is a certified billionaire?" Sean chimed in suddenly, changing the topic. "He owns so many assets. Titan Ads is one of ‘em, but it's by no means the only few. He also has hotel chains and land properties…"

Ate Shane is the only child of the de Veras, so it is certain that her brother will manage their companies. I am now at the table with Miguel, Meriam, my sister May, and Ken. No other business owners approached us because there were no businessmen among us. I introduced Miguel to them. I also found out what my brother was telling me. **FLASHBACK** "Have you seen the trending videos now?" I asked Miguel. I just rested for a while at home, then called my secretary to ask for an appointment with Miguel. Good thing his meeting was canceled at 4 p.m., so I made him come here on purpose.

I said to him, 'Tell me everything' because I needed at that particular point to forcefully come into the program. He went on telling every little detail of what had happened with the branch in London in the past hour. Things had turned out to be even worse than we had been made ready for. Q. A massively big deal flushed down the drain on the curve, and now the two of them, our competitors, are vulturing and tearing the thing apart ferociously, desperately, that is what was left of it.

So my best friend has been sleeping with my fiance, how nice smiling I knew today might just be fun as I had a plan hatched in my head already Few years back “You do not want to do this Carter, this is a big mistake. It took us years to come to this, was this the plan all along, why now?” Mr Smith Russo screamed out at his best friend and supposed to be business partner, “ this is madness” he begged but seeing the look in his friends eyes he knew it was over, their alliance is over and now the company’s share has to be divided and each partner going their separate ways. “ This isn’t the end Carter” he said with much conviction, slammed the signed paperwork and slammed it on the huge burgund

'Maybe I should have proved my masculinity' I thought continually. I pushed open the door after impatiently unlocking it, I settled on the bed, heaving a sigh of relief. I knew Linda was a hard nut to crack and I was ready to give it all it takes to get what belongs to me. Just then, the news caught my attention. I tilted my head forward, my attention keen on the television screen as I listened attentively. "...and in local news. Multi Billionaire, Reny George is interested in investing and partnering with private business owners, which promises international recognition and introduces foreign investors… "

Did Nana hear him last night? The doctor asked Nana to stay in the hospital overnight for observation. I was about to thank Carl and let him go home when he cleared his throat and said, “I think you should see this. This might be the reason why your grandmother fainted. The nurse gave me her phone and I found this.” I looked at Nana’s phone and a news article about some company closing. They scammed a lot of people by asking them to invest in their company. And now they are on the run with all of the money of the people who had invested with them.

Tina Rodriquez's grip on the champagne flute was tight, her knuckles pale against the delicate crystal. The cool glass pressed against her lips, but the bitter taste of champagne was nothing compared to the bitterness swirling inside her chest. She stood in the far corner of the grand ballroom, hidden in the shadows, watching the scene unfold before her like some cruel spectacle.

I joked in my head. “That’s it,” he said, already turning away to leave. I closed the door and placed my palm against it for a moment, trying to collect my breath and focus. Jane was behind me not saying a word, she was just there waiting for me whenever I was ready. I walked to the table and placed the envelope down carefully, as if I might just wake up from a crazy dream. My name stared back at me in bold letters. I opened it. Pages slipped out, so many of them. Words like irreconcilable, dissolution, assets, and waived. Language stripped of emotion, many words that I absolutely couldn’t comprehend at this moment.

"Behave yourself today, okay? Stay inside and don't go looking for trouble." “I’m always good,” she promised, giving me a thumbs-up and a cheeky grin. “Alright. I’ll see you when I get back. I don’t know how long the paperwork will take.” “Have a good day!” she called as I walked out. ***** Standing in front of Doyle Holdings a little while later, I felt small. The building was enormous; glass and steel reaching twenty floors into the sky. It looked powerful and untouchable, just like the man who owned it.