Tragic Triumph: Three Souls Depart (My Ghosts Book 5) by Timothy L. Drobnick Sr

Author:Timothy L. Drobnick Sr. [Drobnick, Timothy L. Sr.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Timothy L Drobnick Sr
Published: 2023-10-02T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 60

Ifollowed Dagger down to his dungeon. I watched as Dagger readied the pool table, inspecting the felt and brushing lint away. He chose his cue stick, then motioned for me to join him. I stepped up to the table and adjusted my stance, letting my arms move to their comfortable position before taking my shot.

The clacking of the pool balls as they collided with each other created a steady rhythm that filled the air. Music created a backdrop. I could hear Dagger breathing as he focused on his shot, then the satisfying crack of his cue stick against the cue ball.

As the game progressed, I noticed Dagger seemed more relaxed. He still had that hint of kickback greed I had seen in his eyes earlier. We played a few rounds, taking shots of whiskey in between. The atmosphere was thick with tension, but I sensed he was also eager to seal a deal and make more money, as he always was. I knew I had to play my cards right, especially with someone as conniving as Dagger. I wanted to get him to agree to let me sell PEEL products to his telemarketing offices in Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Michigan, but I needed him to think it was his idea.

“Damn, that was a great shot!” Dagger stood and pointed at the 8-Ball perfectly lined up. He looked at me with a satisfied grin on his face. I nodded, acknowledging the shot.

“You know, Dagger, I’ve been thinking…” I said. I picked up a cue stick and chalked it. I waited for Dagger to give me his attention to finish my statement. “With the amount of money you’re making on kickbacks from lightbulbs and PEEL products, it’s no wonder you’re counting so much cash on your birthdays.”

“Yeah, well, it’s not only the kickbacks, but it adds up,” Dagger said. His voice was a mix of bragging and smugness.

“Imagine if you could double or even triple those kickbacks. You’d be rolling in even more money,” I said. I let my voice trail off, as if I was letting him in on a secret.

His eyes narrowed, and he took a sip of his drink. “How?” he asked.

“It’s your idea.” I sipped my drink to mirror Dagger.

“What idea?” Dagger frowned at me.

“You said you’d love to get 5% kickbacks on all your states. Remember?”

“Right. Right. Yes, I always have good ideas like that.” Dagger grinned and folded his arms.

“Well, you already get 5% on all the PEEL products sold in Ohio. But what if you could get that same kickback on all the PEEL products in the other states where you own telemarketing offices?” I said. I held my breath and watched his reaction.

He leaned against the pool table, thinking for a moment. I could see the dollar signs in his eyes. “So, if you sell more PEEL products, I get more kickback money,” he said.

“Exactly,” I replied, trying not to let my excitement show. “And not only Ohio, but in all your offices in Illinois and the other states, too.

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