Chris rapped on the table, calling for everyone's
attention. "Everyone, I would like to share some good news with you all.
Nolan Pharmaceuticals. has been looking to increase its share pool, so we
are currently welcoming new investors. Is anyone here interested?" "New
investors?" Everyone's attention was immediately captured. Nolan
Pharmaceuticals was an industry–leading corporation with very limited
shares available. That was why Chris' announcement came as a shock to
everyone at the table. "Hasn't the company been doing alright, Mr. Nolan?
Why the sudden invitation?" Dahlia asked curiously. "Of course, it has
been. We've just been planning to list our company publicly, that's why.
As everyone knows, our company is not short on talent or the capability
to overcome competition. This share listing is just so we have some funds
to give our employees a good bonus this season." Chris smiled. "We
haven't officially announced this to the public yet, and the spots are
limited. If anyone here is interested, we can save some spots for you.
That sure got everyone on board. Nolan Pharmaceuticals could easily bag
them all hefty profits! "Count me in, Mr. Nolan. I have five million to
spare!" James called out eagerly. "Eight million on me!" Florence
followed. Chris beamed. "Alright, two spots for you guys. "Hey, I want a
share too! You've got yourself another three million!" "Five… five
million for me–that's all my life savings!" The family started shouting
over each other, worried they wouldn't be able to get at share. It was a
perfect example of herd mentality. "What about you, Dahlia? How many
shares would you like to get?" Chris turned to Dahlia. "I can give you
extra from the pot, given our relationship." "I…" Dahlia gave it some
thought. She had learned a lot on her way up to where she was today.
Naturally, she knew not to make decisions based on personal sentiment.
"Don't you trust me, Dahlia? I'm offering you a share because you're
important to me. You can say no if you want to–there are loads of other
people waiting to get their share." Chris huffed lightly. "I didn't mean
it like that. It's just that I'll be joining as a shareholder in a
company with the Harmons very soon, so I'm being extra careful with how
I'm spending my funds, just in case," she explained. "How much do you
have in hand right now?" Chris asked. "Not much. So million tops."
"That's more than enough! To be frank with you, you don't need that much
to work with the Harmons. Why don't you consider investing in my company
instead? We pay out really solid dividends each year." "He's right,
Dahlia. This is a once–in–a–lifetime opportunity!" Florence cried. "What
are you waiting for, sis? You can trust Mr. Nolan. He's already helped
you out so many times!" James added. "If you believe in me, Dahlia, then
invest in my company. But if you don't, it's fine too," Chris finally
relented. "L… Alright then." After some hesitation, Dahlia finally
nodded. She was only doing this to pay back the favor she owed Chris, and
he had insisted so much that it would be disrespectful to reject his
offer. This investment wasn't a bad idea either. Just like that, Dahlia's
So million dollars were all promised to Nolan Pharmaceuticals. "What
about you, Dustin? Wanna buy a share?" Chris suddenly asked with a smirk
he didn't bother hiding. "Oh, and by the way, one million is the minimum
investment amount. You can have at go at earning big if you have that
much as a starter." "Thanks, but no thanks." "Heh, I see… Are you not
interested? Or… don't you have that much to spare? How about this: For
Dahlia's sake, I'll let you have a ten–million share if you can fork out
a hundred thousand dollars at least." Chris grinned. Dustin replied
nonchalantly, "No, thank you. I have no interest in a company that's on
the verge of packing it up." That brought Chris' mood to a shocked
standstill