He had no intention of investing a penny in Rose's failing business. But expressing interest would keep other potential rescuers waiting, watching, wasting precious time while her brand sank further into crisis.
After ending the call, Alexander checked his other screen, where a different battle was being monitored. Three major shipping companies were circling Rodriguez Shipping, vultures sensing a dying animal. His team had quietly reached out to each one, suggesting they wait for the company's situation to deteriorate further before making acquisition offers.
Why rush in, his people had suggested, when patience would yield a much lower purchase price?
His phone buzzed with an alert. Rodriguez Shipping stock had just hit another new low in after-hours trading. Eight percent down from ye
