Chapter 9: Temptation in the Rain
(Julian's POV)
Dark clouds hung heavy in the sky, threatening to unleash a downpour at any moment. I sat in the back of my car, reviewing quarterly reports while the car navigated through the congested New York streets.
"Arthur, I want to adjust our online pricing strategy," I said, not looking up from my tablet. "Reduce prices on older product lines by ten percent to capture the Midwest market."
"And the new product line, sir?" Arthur asked, his eyes meeting mine in the rearview mirror.
"Increase prices across the board. We have market exclusivity—they'll pay whatever we charge." Business was simple when you controlled the board.
Arthur nodded, making notes on his tablet. "Also, Dean Peterson from Columbia called again. He's requesting your pr
