Chapter 19 - The Proxy Adrian wanted Noah to sign a proxy opposing Carter Global's merger with Halcyon Systems.
He called it one vote.
It wasn't.
The document contained broader voting authority.
If signed, Adrian could potentially influence board nominations and procedural motions.
Noah asked the right question.
“What do you gain?”
Adrian hesitated.
He had a forty-million-dollar financial position tied to Halcyon.
Noah stood.
“You lied.”
“I didn't lie.”
“You told me this was about the company.”
“It is.”
“No.”
Noah folded the proxy.
“It's about you.”
He walked away.
Adrian's voice followed him.
“Your father has conflicts too.”
Noah stopped.
That sentence bothered him.
So he asked Daniel.
Daniel didn't deny the connection.
The family foundation owned Halcyon bonds.
But Daniel had already recused himself from the investment decision.
Noah realized something.
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The difference wasn't whether someone had interests.
The difference was whether they admitted them.
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