Chapter 54: Argument
Brent was stunned by that reply. He didn’t know how to reply to that. He flapped his mouth a bit unable to form a coherent reply before asking Rob again.
"What if their product was shit? Mind you, I still think they are shit. But, you seemed to disagree."
"It doesn’t matter. They have no competition. So, if the idea has merit and they don’t have any competition in the market, then, even if their product is shit, it will sell. They can improve slowly."
"You are unbelievable!!!"
Brent threw up his hands in exasperation.
"Seriously, I have been presenting you with all these awesome ideas and you end up picking that garbage? Why don’t you invest in my company instead of IndiSoft? I have told you countless times that we are going to change the world. I would have liked to have you on as a partner," Brent said agitatedly.
"It was the same question your uncle asked," Rob sighed causing Brent to deflate a bit. "And I told him what I am going to tell you now. Be prepared, this won’t be pretty and I do not want to lie to you."
Brent’s face took on a stubborn cast as if he was preparing for war. Rob let out a long breath and spoke.
"It is simple Brent. I don’t see any value in investing in your company. Don’t take me wrong, I like you. I like you a lot. In fact, you are one of the few I would call a friend. But, I am not rich like you..."
"I am not rich. It is my uncle who is rich..."
"And that uncle takes care of you. Do you think you would get a place in a prime location as your office without someone helping you out? You think you can muck around with your friends about computers without earning anything for months without anyone supporting you from behind?"
"I have to work my ass off seven days a week. Sometimes, I even had to stay till midnight in LWC to complete my work. And that is how I earn money. By putting my blood, sweat, and everything I have into it. I work my ass off, Brent, and you don’t."