Mick smiled. “That was before we teamed up with Daniels Venture Group.”
Teamed up with Dixon’s group? Troy’s heart fell to his feet. Cassie had warned him, but he hadn’t wanted to listen. Now…
“Dixon and I have had several telephone conversations recently,” Mick said. “He’s approached us with a unique opportunity.”
Us? Troy didn’t feel any relief. His collar got tighter.
“He’s giving us the chance of a lifetime,” Mick continued. “I want you in on the deal.”
“Thanks.” I think.
“To be honest, serious questions have been raised about making you a partner in the new fund.”
Troy gave up and tugged on his collar.
“Experience counts,” Mick continued. “But contacts and connections are invaluable.”
It was worse.
He swallowed the lemon-sized lump lodged in his throat. It didn’t help. No ma
