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Irene eagerly said, “Harvey, I get it now. You’re planning to give Stevens Corporation a piece of this lucrative pie, right?”
Harvey smiled. “Exactly, Mrs. Stevens, but I’m not talking about just a small slice–I’m offering Stevens Corporation a full third of the development rights. Once the paperwork comes through, Mrs. Stevens and Leroy, you could turn a few hundred thousand in investment into millions, maybe even tens of millions in profits.”
Irene and Leroy’s eyes lit up with undisguised excitement at the prospect.
“There is indeed a major development project in the works,” Christina commented thoughtfully. “But there hasn’t been any official documentation yet. How did you find out it’s in the East Side?”
Harvey flashed a confident smile. “Christie, this is the difference between old money and smaller businesses. Our family executives confirmed this directly with the state officials two weeks ago.”
Christina fell silent, contemplating the situation. She knew that when it came to high–level connections, Stevens Corporation could not compete with an established dynasty like the Weller family.
“Take your time to consider it,” Harvey continued smoothly. “While it might not be a fortune by our standards, it’s still a nice little investment for some extra spending money.”
“A few hundred million might be pocket change to you, Harvey,” Irene said eagerly, wringing her hands, “but for people like us, that’s serious money.”
Harvey nodded with satisfaction, pleased with their reaction. Just then, an amused chuckle cut through the excited atmosphere.
“What’s so funny, Andrew?” Irene’s smile instantly vanished.
“Nothing, really,” Andrew replied. “I’m just amazed at how tempting Harvey’s empty promises sound.”
“You think I’m bluffing?” Harvey sneered.
“Not bluffing, but fabricating,” Andrew stated. The East Side isn’t scheduled for any development.”
Harvey shook his head dismissively. “We’ve seen the confidential documents ourselves. Don’t pretend to understand things above your pay grade, Andrew.”
“Is that so?” Andrew smiled. “Then why does my information from Mr. Thatcher tell a different story?”
Harvey mocked, “Even if Mr. Thatcher somehow leaked this classified information to you, which I doubt, do you really think your secondhand gossip is more reliable than my inside
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connections?”
“Andrew, do you have some kind of problem?” Irene snapped. “Harvey, don’t waste time on this nobody. He’s not even in our league.”
Harvey waved dismissively. “Don’t worry, Mrs. Stevens. If Stevens Corporation is interested, suggest moving quickly. The official announcement is coming soon, after all.”
“Harvey, darling, I’m your future mother–in–law, right?” Irene jumped in eagerly. “I’ll invest 750 thousand dollars. You better turn that into 15 million for me.
“Harvey, my man!” Leroy chimed in desperately. “I can only put in 150 thousand dollars, but I’ll sign over my property to you as collateral. You’ve got to get me a few million in return!”
Harvey laughed. “Mrs. Stevens, 15 million might be a stretch, but Leroy’s request is doable.”
He turned to Christina with an expectant smile. “What about you, Christie? Are you ready to make Stevens Corporation some serious money?“”
