Author's note: this is from Aldus's point of view
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It dawned on me that Richard Thompson is sexist.
"I have no intention of retiring anytime soon", I said. "Once I retire, I will leave it to my daughter, as she is perfectly capable of managing our company. Even if Seraphina gets married to a competent businessman I will insist that she doesn't let him take over something my family built."
"Those thoughts will lead to your downfall.", he said grimly.
"If you assume that my son-in-law will automatically take over Notte Pharmaceuticals, I need to remind you of the possibility that Serina could get divorced, or re-married. I will not allow her every husband to impact the business that was built on my shoulders. Only by ensuring that my daughter is in charge, I will know that her future and the future of my company is secured as stable."
He looked at me like I spoke in a foreign language.
