Chapter 3

I stared at Ryan with cold eyes, my face devoid of emotion.

"When this company was founded, you didn't put in a single cent. It was my family's savings, over a million, that built the company's framework."

"To cut costs, I personally paid out of pocket to take clients out, buy them gifts, and treat them to meals."

"To help us get through the toughest times, my parents worked three jobs a day, and every penny they earned went to support the company."

"The company's market value has grown dozens of times since we started. I can't claim all the…