ed, the stories of Malvin's company preying on vulnerable businesses. I couldn't let myself be swayed by his charm and his money. I'm not interested in selling," I said, trying to keep my voice firm.

ation wash over me. "It didn't go well," I said. Emily's expression turned serious. "What did he say?" she asked. I took a deep breath, trying to calm down. "He offered to buy the company," I said. "But I told him no." Emily's eyes widened in surprise. "What did he say to that?" she asked. I hesitated, unsure of how to answer. "He didn't take it well," I said finally. Emily's expression turned concerned. "We need to be careful," she said. "Malvin is not a man to be trifled with." I nodded, feeling a sense of unease wash over me. I knew I had just stepped into a web of deceit, and I wasn't sure how to get out. As I sat there, trying to process what had just happened, I couldn't shake the feeling that I was in grave danger. Malvin was a man who would stop at nothing to get what he wanted, and I had just become a major obstacle in his path. I knew I had to be carefu