"Sounds enticing but I'm not sure I want to get in bed with strangers," Jake said smoothly. "Sherwood Holdings is doing great already and I'd like to keep it that way."
"Playing it safe, are you? Very underwhelming," said Arturo.
"Enjoy the rest of your day," Jake said dismissively and turned to walk away.
"You're riding on Richard's success, not yours," Arturo called after him. "This could be your chance to step out of a dead man's shadow and make your mark in the business world."
Jake knew this was a bait but he wasn't going to let this arrogant stranger get the last word.
"Maybe I like working in the shadows. It's safer there," he retorted over his shoulder.
"That's disappointing. You don't sound like the legend they say you are," Arturo responded, goading Jake.
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