Chapter 4Michael Hayward stood behind his desk with his arms folded, talking into the speakerphone. He spoke to the Chairman of Insignia Insurance about the protections the man might have if International Resource acquired a controlling interest in his company, something they both knew was more than a possibility.
“That's all I can do, Chuck. One year to turn a profit under our plan. You report to me as a division of International Resource. You know the rest.” The line was quiet. “If you doubt your willingness or ability to follow my directives, take the package and walk away.”
Jackson F. Parker, John to those who knew him well, walked into the office, waving a hand at Michael. He moved toward the couch across the office. In the other hand, he carried a file. The expression on his rotund
