Chapter 27

The Bennett Household. "Dad, Mom, I've got a major project lined up, but I need some investment money," Christopher said, looking serious. "How much are we talking about? Is it legit?" Robert asked. "It's solid—I'm talking partnership with a big international company, very reputable. If we land this, we won't have to rely on Trivora Group anymore. It's our chance to make a real comeback." Vivian's eyes lit up. That sounded promising. "How much do you need, Christopher?" "Mom, at least two hundred million." "Two hundred million?! That's a lot of money," Vivian said with hesitation. "No risk, no gain. I've already done the due diligence. We can't play it safe forever. We've got to act bold if we want big returns," Christopher added with a hint of reproach. Robert didn't hesitate. "Alright then. Let's invest. We've poured billions into deals before, what's a couple hundred million? I'll move some company funds over to you right now." "Thanks, Dad." Christopher smiled, clearly pleased. Jus