Eugene said, "If it were me, I would have taken over Estelle's business and used it as a stepping stone to build an empire."
"And if my ambitions aren't so grand?"
"I'd still take her down. Contracts are meant to be broken. And your type of blackmail is the kind of thing that starts wars."
I said, "You say that as if she means nothing to you."
"On the contrary! I love Estelle. I would have married her years ago if she would had me. But business is business."
"I see."
"So, now will you back down?"
"No, but I suggest you might want to."
"Oh, you think you're strong enough to take me down?"