Empty Promises, Wasted Years
"Fair enough. You've got guts. In any case, you can take that scrap pile off my hands. I'll sell them to you for five grand."
I hastily did the math in my head. That pile could yield at least three tons of reusable material, which would be worth at least 20,000 dollars on the market. "Five grand is too low, Mr. Winters. At least 40% of that pile can be melted down and reused. I'll give you eight grand. In exchange, I want exclusive rights to all your future waste, and I'll buy it at 30% above market rates."
He froze for a second before looking at me in a new light. "I can't believe Liam actually let a talent like you slip through his fingers. Alright, eight grand it is. You can start hauling