Chapter 117 - You can do it (2/2)

He laughed so much that the investors wondered if something had gone wrong with him; after a while he stopped;

''You see, I'll like everyone to speak for themselves; I don't want anyone complaining they were unjustly treated when something happens after this short period of misunderstanding. ''

he stopped, making sure they understood what he meant;

''Now, if you want to destroy every relationship, you have with the Howells, I want you to stand and walk out that door, but remember, there is no turning back once you leave through that door, and no matter how much you plead, I would never listen. ''

Tiana's eyes widened in awe;

How was he so smart?

He was telling them to leave and at the same time threatening them to dare!

Her eyes shifted to the investors around the table and she was stunned. Each one of them was panicky, no-one dared to even stand up.

They faced indecision at that moment, because his words were very ambiguous,

He had said a short period of misunderstanding, which meant that he was close to finding a solution. And if they left, they would have severed all ties with the Howells Corporation for life! But what if he was just bluffing? Would they all go down with him?

''I'm going to give you all a minute to leave, you are free to leave no-one will stop you. The time counts now. ''

Nicklaus spoke coolly, leaning back on his chair, like the god he was, and closing his eyes casually as though he wasn't bothered if they left or not.

The investors didn't even know what to do, they all cast each other glances, but no one dared to stand up; if they dared to leave and everything got better, he might come after their family businesses, they couldn't risk that.

Nicklaus opened his eyes after a minute passed and unsurprisingly, everyone was still seated, even the man who had spoken earlier.

He smirked and glanced at each one of them;

''Well, I think this meeting is over, am I right? ''

He asked in an authoritative tone and they quickly stood up and left.

Tiana watched them leave one after the other until they had all left; she turned to look at him and almost at the same time, he slumped back in his chair, heaving a sigh.

Standing up from her chair; she walked to him, she stopped for a second before she leaned down and hugged him.

''You did well. ''

She knew what he did; even though the company was in trouble, he had done his best to keep the investors. He might not have had any solution yet, but he made them feel as though they would lose a lot if they left.

Nicklaus stood up from the chair so he could hug her properly; he needed this hug right now.

Tiana's hands went around his torso as he leaned into her, his head falling low.

She was the only one who could understand how he felt inside, and with her, he left himself be vulnerable.

''The stocks are still falling, Beautiful. ''

He didn't want to check the news, but it was up on the billboard in front of the company, it was f.u.c.kin' everywhere and he couldn't even pretend that he didn't see.

Tiana took in a sharp breath; he must be passing through a lot;

''it will be alright, you can do it, I trust you.''