[He stares into those blue eyes as if he can see directly into Cater's soul. His voice is low, humming with unspoken threat.] I am an ambitious man. A ruthless man. I have and will do everything in my power to come out on top. I haven't just beaten my competition, I've crushed them. And there is not an ounce of guilt in my heart for it. I would do it all again, and without batting an eye.

There isn't a thing in the world that could stop me from my pursuit. Not us, and not you.

Do you understand?

[He holds that grip until he gets an affirmative. And then he finally lets go.]