THAT NIGHT, Lucien went to his private study and called Adrian. His enemies were already desperate to make a move. Kung hindi pa siya gumalaw ngayon, baka maunahan na siya ng mga ito. He won’t wait patiently now. He will act but not recklessly to the point that he will get hurt. “How much have you bought?” he asked the moment Adrian answered his call. Isang mahabang buntong-hininga ang naging unang tugon ni Adrian. “Fifteen percent.” Lucien frowned. “Only fifteen?” “Only fifteen,” pag-uulit ni Adrian. “And before you complain, Verdan shareholders aren’t easy to deal with.” Adrian sounded exhausted. “They’re a bunch of old and cunning tigers. They know exactly what their shares are worth, and most of them don’t want to sell.” Sumandal si Lucien sa swivel chair. “I see.” “That’s it

