Freeman Corporation was a family business. So, anyone with the last name, “Freeman,” had shares in the company.My dad and uncle each owned 30%. The other 40% was split between Sophie, Bryce, Oliver, and me, with each of us having 10%.Since Bryce passed away without children, my uncle decided to give his 10% to Sophie. However, she did not want it, so that 10% was still sitting there.The executives were all eyeing it. The company had a rule that executives who had worked there for 20 years or more could receive shares as bonuses. My dad and uncle had planned to give 5% each as bonuses, but they did not need to anymore.That 10% share was a prize that everyone wanted.These bonuses were useful. It helped keep people loyal to the company. Big companies were worried that experienced employees who knew the company well might leave. This would result in a big loss.It also helped to keep the shareholders in check.However, Oscar was not friendly with me. He was probably worried tha
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