proposed. "Would you then be incline

d. "So, this is a

s no denying it would be greatly beneficia

s on things I genuinely want

ompany would make it a subsidiary of ours, mean

pany exceptionally well, and the

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others now have equal rights to interfere

e, prompting

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cknowledged,

have a quest

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ly," I a

use my input hasn't been explicitly needed? You've all done

nanimous agreement, as I had hoped. The specific issue at hand now is major, and we've been unable to reach a cons

ng about?" she inquired, an

for an increase in the annual perce

" she

quarters performing well and annual payouts approaching, they seek another increase. I cannot permit it again. However, I'm outnumbered by two

in you, it would result in a tie, so it d

step. And given your influence, it might be all we

consider this, star

tably look like you're purchas

resolved so I can focus on running the company, which both of them are hinde

specially not since o

dent," I

hout the meal, I observed her silently, refraining from inte

o acquire my comp

certain about the direc

ou mean?"

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urprised by this

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ces," sh

d. "Isn't that similar to

the market, incorporating them into makeup and home products. Diamond Minealready holds a significant market share in the ho

roposal for a mome

thing we'l

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you need for this new pr

ion. This includes a new or additional office space, staff, research labs – the works

s?" I inquired,

t selling my company for ten million dollars. It's a substantial sum y

a sip of my wine whil

n for you," I sai

ah

the company when the equity stake was

marked, but I wasn't going to dismiss the matter li

ed and c

ty. The company was running well under your management, so why involve myself? Additionally, we can only transfer or sell the rights after two years of co

s. I wasn't trying to conquer the world, so the equity could wait unt

dinner, mostly silent and contemplative, and then the pla

ack, discuss with the other equity holders,

ow where to find me, but

ou're in town for this purpose, I extend an invitation for

d, understanding the unspoken

ffering a smile at th

appropriate for you?" I inqu

be receivi

r company to become a subsidiary of ours, then, of course

ill retain a percentage of it.

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naturally. I

t her, and

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le than expected, prompting me to wonder what other aspects of her personality I might appreciate. My gaze dr

ions and present them tomo

," she replied