Also, that Steven is from Missouri, clearly coming after Temir. To move against Gru is to move against her; to move against her is to move against you. But you can't control Gru, so instead you take your frustration out on me. What the hell are you playing at?
Forbes has tracked me down now, and what comes next is... "
"Smack!"
Shabi's perspective is limited; CEO Cheng wasn't played by Gru—it was he who took the initiative to sever ties.
The only thing he didn't anticipate, which was quite serious, was the idiot Eris getting dragged into this by Gru—actually, it felt a bit like being played, but CEO Cheng wouldn't admit it.
These past few days have been unlucky enough, it can't get any worse.
"Let them investigate. You have the California Clique behind you, Eris. I still can't fathom why you would do Gru's bidding. Do you really enjoy being a dog that much?
Even if you are a dog, remember, I'm the one who holds your leash!"
