Chapter 438 Martin's Endearing Charms

• "Don't get all flustered! Use your head!" Victor glared at Max stonily and snapped, "The Whitfields aren't the only ones at Dusktown we can collaborate with. I'll talk to them and buy us some time. The whole thing happened so suddenly that none of us were prepared to be dragged into the Whitfields' mess. In order to prevent losses, what we have to do with the time we have now is to make a contingency plan!"
• "We need to realize as much of our assets as we can. We'll proceed with the collaboration with the Whitfields, but we'll call it quits the moment we can. Our profits may not be entirely unscathed, but the most important thing for us is to cut off the Whitfields as soon as possible. At least then, we'd have a way out even if they decided to shortchange us."
• Max gaped at the old man in bewilderment. "The Whitfields are one of the most prolific families in Dusktown. Surely they would honor their word?"