บท 165: 165. Questions by reporter

But Kizy immediately pinched Markus's thigh below the table, signalling him to cool down.

"You can already see the place where 'Stardust' stands today. All of this was because of his past three years of hardships by him. If he truly needed any support, he would have taken help when the company's condition was at rock bottom. If he can make a sinking ship sail, why would he need someone else's help?" Grandpa replied even before Markus could say anything, his tone arrogant.

"But why the sudden decision of partnering?" The reporter asked again.

"Because now my company has stabilised. I had wanted to begin such a partnership project long ago, but my company was unstable, where I didn't want others to suffer any losses from me. But now 'Stardust' is strong enough to not only support itself but any other company who would work with it, even if the result were losses." Markus said, his tone calm, as if he wasn't offended by the question.