"... Rayan was slightly stunned. There were always bootlickers every day, but he rarely met competitors like Hansen. At this time, however, Hansen was smiling and toasting him. He really sat down when Rayan invited him to. Rayan could feel the tension in the air, as if Hansen was challenging him."

"Rayan was born to be a powerhouse, so he smiled politely at the moment. He raised his glass and gulped down the wine. He said generously, ""I really didn't know this was your territory, Mr. Richards. If I had known, I would have invited you to join us for lunch."""

The wine slipped into their mouths and down their...