"I'm glad to hear it," Richard said. "I don't think much of any business that mistreats its employees."

"He's certainly made that point clear," Mark said, amused. "He can be a very formidable businessman." Richard Montgomery might be the most charming and gentlemanly person you'd ever meet, but he was also ruthless and extremely business savvy. He knew his way around a hostile takeover.

It was one of the reasons Mark liked him so much.