I turned back again, still grinning. "Is there anything else?"

Richard bared his teeth. "Alright. I'll pay your shares at market price, but sign here now!"

My smile became even more extensive. "Market price was the offer earlier. You've blown it. Unless you offer double the market price, I won't sign."

Richard nearly fell in rage. "Lyon, don't try your luck! Double the market price—how dare you request that?"

"I'm talking business. You can refuse," I added.

"No way I'm signing on for that! Market price, and that's my absolute bottom line!" Richard snarled.

I inclined my head. "Then, I'm afraid I must refuse. I'm not selling."

Richard was ready...