"Have you?" Jack replied pleasantly, though his voice carried undertones that made the raven shift nervously on his shoulder. "And what exactly brings Phallanx Solutions to this humble operation?"
"Business opportunities," Marcus replied smoothly. "We believe there might be potential for collaboration between our organizations. Perhaps we could discuss terms over a more civilized setting?"
The offer was clearly a fishing expedition, an attempt to gain access to proprietary information through false partnership negotiations. Jack had seen similar tactics employed by corporate rivals in his previous life, though the stakes here were considerably higher.
"I appreciate the offer," Jack said with a smile that was all teeth, "but Kaiser Holdings isn't currently seeking partnerships. Our production methods are proprietary, and we prefer to maintain direct control over our operations."
