“Okay, I’ll try to find a way to help too. You’re Rachel’s nephew, after all. It’s only right for Lawson Group to offer some support to Phoenix Alliance Group.” With that, Brady picked up his phone and called his assistant. “Did you place the order for Phoenix Alliance Group’s stocks?”

“Yes,” the assistant replied. But instead of buying, he had placed a short-sell order.

Dave didn’t react to Brady’s theatrics. He simply said, “Thank you,” then turned and walked ...