There's the cracks he was hoping to see. Not that he gives any indication he knows. He's not completely oblivious to the fact his offer could be suspicious. It's no fun if he doesn't give him something to think about.

"You're certain? You're not obligated and declining will not jeopardize your position." Which is actually true. Mike has peaked his interest enough that he would simply find another approach if he declined.

After a second of carefully weighing the consequences, he decides it's worth offering an explanation on why he called him in first. "I need someone unaffected by office politics for this. You would report directly to me. If you perform well, I may add to your duties." Speaking of duties he passes him a folder. Inside is the general job description you'd expect for any executive assistant position along with some odd but not unreasonable duties. Nothing you wouldn't expect from an eccentric businessman.

"Most importantly, you'd be researching potential investors. I need more than what is found in a simple background check. More than can be found in public records. You will find everything." He pushes off from the desk to open a filing cabinet behind it. "I meet this man in two days." he says, tossing the a file on his desk. "Find everything you can, I don't care how. Yes, I am testing you."

"Oh, and I suspect that is not his real name." He taps the name, Jeffery Lee, on the file.