Chapter 381


    "Come on, guys, it''s not fair to say that," boomed a voice with a clear allegiance to my dad, a loyalist


    through and through. "Let''s not forget Galen''s role in saving VitalAxis Pharmaceuticals. This ce was


    a hair''s breadth from bankruptcy. Without his efforts to bring in a hefty investment and convincing


    Bet to buy in with his tech, where would our shiny nickels have gotten us, huh?"


    My dad just chuckled at these words, the picture ofposure.


    The voice continued, "We all started as scrappy underdogs, remember? If it wasn''t for Galen, the


    windfall we made back in the day would''ve been squandered in a heartbeat. Don''t tell me it''s not true.


    Think about it, which one of us had the know-how to run a big operation? I say, contentment is key.


    Now we justy back and rake in the dividends, which have multiplied who knows how many times


    over since our initial stake. And that without lifting a finger. Be grateful!"


    That voice was unmistakably Emmett''s.


    "Ha... Emmett, you and your contentment," someone jeered. "Let''s see you stick to that at year''s end.


    Take a stand, man! Show some backbone!"


    The room erupted withughter.


    Annoyed, Emmett snapped back, "Is that any way to talk?"


    "Why not? Isn''t investment all about making money? So, we take our share, and we''re supposed to


    kiss the ground he walks on? Why don''t you just take him home and care for him, since his daughter''s


    moved far away? You''d have the perfect chance to y the devoted son he never had!" The voice


    cackled wickedly.


    I was fuming, but a nce at my dad showed me he was neither angry nor upset, just listening with


    keen interest. Bet gave me a ''shush'' gesture and pointed to his ear, whispering, "Listen a bit


    more."


    A loud ''snap'' came from inside - Someone had lost their cool.


    "Cut the crap!" Emmett bellowed. "ud, you''re nothing but a disgrace, a real pot-stirrer! Aside from


    the initial few bucks you threw in, what have you done for VitalAxis Pharmaceuticals? You bellyache


    over every penny!"


    "I might not have done much, but without my cash back then, even Galen couldn''t have pulled it off!


    Oh, you think you''re above it now? Ha... toote! I invested a lot, and I expect my full share!" ud


    retorted. Clearly, he was a shameless character.


    "Enough! No more infighting. Remember why we''re here today!" Kemp interjected, trying to act the part


    of the peacekeeper.


    Another voice chimed in, "Right, we''re here to push Bet into production, pronto!"


    "Did you even grasp what I said?" Kemp''s tone was sharp, pressing the previous speaker.


    "You think Galen''s going to step aside? Not likely. Getting Bet into production is the real y," the


    defiant voice rationalized.


    "You''re so damn obtuse!" Kemp spat out. "Let me make it clear—if Galen doesn''t get the boot, we''ll


    never see the top."


    "What about the major shareholder? Galen''s just managing at his behest. Besides, that shareholder


    appointed Bet to assist Galen, so..."


    Laughter filled the conference room.


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    "If passion''s what it takes, well, I''ve got that in spades! I can take over his duties, no sweat. He''s too old


    for this grind, pouring his heart and soul into it. It''s only fair, both emotionally and logically, for him to


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    "But Kemp, you really think you can persuade Galen to hand over the reins gracefully?"