Chapter 564

Jeremiah tossed the napkin aside and started discussing the matter of the shares with Elijah and me. Throughout the conversation, Elijah and I were both distracted, barely engaging, with long stretches of silence. Jeremiah finally lost his patience and pointed at me. "Come on, you and I will talk alone." Elijah smirked and stayed seated in the dining area. I followed Jeremiah outside. The garden was serene, with outdoor tables and chairs scattered around. Once we sat down, I spoke first, "I can hand over all my shares to you. The price is negotiable. My only condition is that you don't use Linden Group's shares for anything disruptive. Other than that, I have no demands." Jeremiah lit a cigarette and narrowed his eyes at me. "Can't you two even remain friends?" I shook my head. He took a deep drag, his expression a mix of amusement and contemplation. "What about Mr. Wood? Will he have any future involvement with Linden Group?" I frowned. "He won't. Well, the projects Wood Gro