Chapter 8 - ROBERT'S BIGGER PLAN
Rachel Sloan found corporate documents.
Robert was preparing to sell part of Carter Boxing Club.
Buyer:
Mercer Sports Ventures.
Proposal:
35% ownership.
But Robert only had 46%.
He could sell his own shares.
Why did Emily care?
Because the transaction included:
exclusive management rights,
brand control,
facility lease,
athlete development agreements.
It would effectively let Mercer control the gym even without majority equity.
Operating agreement required supermajority approval for management transfer.
70%.
Robert plus Jason:
73%.
Again.
Emily could be outvoted.
Legally.
Then why forge her likeness consent?
Because Mercer’s valuation assumed:
full Carter archive,
Emily brand rights,
family legacy campaign.
Without Emily:
deal value dropped.
Then another document.
Earn-out schedule.
If Jason secured national promotion:
Robert received additional $900,000.
If documentary reached viewership threshold:
$300,000.
If Emily participated in three family-content events:
$250,000.
Emily stared.
There.
She was not just emotional scenery.
She was a revenue condition.
Then Maya said:
“Your father may be allowed to vote against you.”
Emily nodded.
May you like
“But he cannot sign your name.”
Exactly.
