Larry reviewed the lawsuit meticulously in his office, with documents everywhere.
"This is a classic nuisance suit and was designed specifically to drain your financial resources." He said.
"Can Maxwell actually win this?" I asked cautiously, weighing our options.
"I'm very doubtful he would, but defending it would properly cost millions and take years. He knows you're financially vulnerable right now."
"So he's trying to extort us legally?"
"Yes, but there's something else also interesting. He's reaching out through back channels, meaning he wants to negotiate directly."
"Negotiate what exactly?" I asked, being sceptical.
"Not money or business but partnership. He knows there will be a resurrection of Marvin Ventures, and he would want to be considered as a major investor."
We met with Maxwell Pierson three days later in a neutral location with lawyers present on both sides.
"I'll drop the lawsuit completely if you resurrect Marvin Ventures with my capital backing."
