Stanley Johnston, Susan "Susie" Glass and others in “The Gospel According to Bobby Glass”

I’ve made no secret of my desire to take control of your father’s organization. I am aware that it’s been faced with serious disruption over the last few months. Product gone missing. Pipelines blocked. Punches being thrown.

Hmm. We’re aware that you’re behind all of that. But you crossed the line when it came to my brother.

You rejected my initial approach. I needed to convince you and your father that I was in earnest. Now, I’m prepared to enter into negotiations over the peaceful handover of your business, but you must understand that I’m doing it from a position of considerable strength. Ms. Glass, what you seem not to know is that one of your disgruntled staff has leaked to me the 12 addresses of the other farms.

I’m afraid not. The list that I gave to Mr. Stevens was, in fact, spurious.

I was under the impression it was verified.

No. You’ve been the victim of a deception, Mr. Johnston.

I must admit, I was surprised to see you arriving together. Why the change of heart?

Felt like a pivotal moment. So I pivoted.

And despite your Machiavellian tactics, my father is still willing to sell the business to you, but only if you’re willing to pay more than everyone else.

Does that explain the presence of the bird?

My father is decidedly old school when it comes to business communications. He wants all bids sealed, in writing, and delivered by carrier pigeon by the end of the week.