Curtis sat on the edge of the stage, looking completely defeated. After a long silence, he admitted that his father had never told him about the agreement. Walter had died suddenly, and the lawyer handling his estate had apparently kept a private file closed. Curtis then revealed that the company was struggling with four million dollars in equipment loans. A Chicago investment firm had offered to purchase the plant and move operations to Texas. He had planned to sign the deal on Monday.
He also admitted he had been drinking heavily and was frightened of losing the company his father built. Instead of confronting his problems, he had humiliated Marcus because my son was one of the best employees and Curtis couldn’t stand feeling judged by him. Then he turned toward Marcus and apologized. I didn’t immediately forgive him. I explained that thirty-five percent ownership wasn’t about controlling the company. It was about having a voice, and I intended to use mine to protect the people who had built the business.
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