The Rogue Goes to the Dogs
by Tux Toledo
Page 21
"Because
that's where the final piece of the puzzle is."
Lester looked at me with the kind of suspicion that all businessmen
have. Maybe it’s skepticism, not suspicion. Anyway,
he was concerned.
"Where do you fit into all of this? You said you aren't a
shareholder. Are you a lawyer?"
"You could say I'm a concerned citizen. I want to see
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals continue as a going concern. I do
not want to see people lose their jobs if it’s is broken up and sold
off. I also want to see justice done."
"I’m not buying that silly story for a second. But if you can
prove that Nick Arthur illegally obtained his shares of Spectrum
Pharmaceuticals I don't care what your interests are."
"Good. I will meet you there this weekend. I'll
have my chauffeur take you."
"I can drive."
"It's all right, I have a Rolls Royce."
"Oh."
"I don't want you arriving prematurely and spoiling everything," I
explained. "The timing of your arrival is critically
important."
"I see."
He didn't but the prospect of defeating Nick Arthur was overriding.
"A bit of fresh air will do me good," he said.
"That's what I always say."
© 2008 David Biagini