"We can make preliminary contacts with both companies at the same time, without going too deep, just consider it gathering intelligence. Then we'll find an opportunity to converse and analyze, just as you said, we need time and patience." Adrian ultimately said, although he hadn't completely given up on the idea of acquiring ABC, his heart had actually started to lean towards TBS.
Claude was right, their foundation was still too weak. ABC was appetizing, but the risks were not ordinary. While he believed that if his uncle and The Godfather could give their full support, they could safely navigate through the issues Claude had mentioned. But such support could be given once or twice, but not repeatedly, especially with that stodgy uncle... hence, that support should be reserved for where it's needed more.
