Hang in there, ginger buttercup?

The scheme that Taylor proposed, and Wags acted on, was to organize all their stock holdings in industry categories (not necessary, but easier for execution) and have several brokerage firms liquidate the positions in those industries to avoid looking like a "fire sale" and drawing attention. This disguises the trades…

Sr. Rhoads and Ira will get their money back when the stock rebounds once the tampering is revealed. That will repair the father/son relations.
The "thread" Axe threatens will be Wendy's short position and Sr.'s casino investment.