Gerald's words reminded Luke of his investment strategy, which involved a smaller company under the Avery banner that they had considered letting go. He believed the company's success depended on maintaining ties with the Avery, leveraging its influence and power to help it thrive. Luke reasoned that investing in the company would be futile if it were no longer associated with Avery, as it would lose crucial support and resources.
Therefore, Luke believed that he and Avery would share the profits rather than him monopolizing the income after acquiring that company. And it could also help him reduce the burden of managing another company, allowing him to focus on his thriving investment company instead.
