Lucas noticed Rupert's confused look and let out a scoff. "If you had really shown what you're capable of, why do you think I'm still counting on Dave? I’ve waited all these years before naming a successor to see who would stand out. But none of you did."

"Dad, I’ve worked hard all this time! I’ve never let you down!" Rupert argued.

Lucas gave him a hard stare. "The Vanguard Group is one of our top companies. But in just ten years, Dave’s Phoenix Alliance Group left it in the dust. You ...