Chapter 192

"These two comparisons don't hold up," Chase continued with his argument. "We trust each other because of our emotional bond and trust level. Why would domestic companies trust our venture capital firm, just because we're all local? If that were the case, a lot of people would be swindled out of everything they own." I nodded in agreement. "You have a point." "So what I'm saying is—" "But," I interrupted him. "Why can't people trust our venture capital firm? As long as we have solid cases and convincing evidence, they have no reason not to trust us." Chase frowned. "What cases? Xavier, don't tell me you're planning to invest in your dad's business and use that as a showcase?" "Of course not. Venture capital is about growing potential industries or small businesses." I shot him a cold look. "I'm not dumb enough to miss the core of venture capital." Chase wasn't convinced. "Then tell me, what do you plan to do?" "My plan?" I laughed in exasperation. "If you're going to let your