She Took The House The Car And My Heart novel Chapter 135

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Chapter 135 The Partnership Was Sealed

In the reception room, Richie looked over at Freya and Melvin with a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, it wasn’t the people from the last partnership discussion. If it were, he’d be forced to wear a smile despite feeling deeply annoyed.

“Please hold on for a bit,” Richie said with a bright tone. “Our general manager will join us soon.”

Freya responded calmly. “Okay.”

After asking someone to keep them company, Richie made his way to the general manager’s office.

He felt more at ease as he walked in. “Good thing it’s not the same folks as last time. If it were, we’d be in for a rough time when the president gets here.”

“Who’s here?” asked the general manager, Chaz Fernandez.

“The new investment advisor from Briggs Group and her assistant,” Richie replied casually. “Seems like Briggs Group is giving her a trial run with this deal.”

“Don’t let your guard down,” Chaz cautioned, closing a folder. “Briggs Group’s employees are tough negotiators.”

Each negotiation with them felt like a battle, leaving him drained for days afterward.

At times, they considered cutting ties with Briggs Group, but the potential gains always lured them back.

Briggs Group apparently felt similarly; their previous team was relieved not to be the ones dealing with Shaw Group this time. Everyone knew dealing with Shaw Group was a formidable challenge!

Shortly after, Chaz, along with his secretary and Richie, made their way to the reception room.

They settled in, and the discussion on partnership officially commenced.

This meeting really showed Chaz and Richie what despair meant.

Melvin led most of the conversation, while Freya only spoke up during crucial moments. Her calm approach was effective, and her words were impactful.

Thirty minutes in, the negotiations were winding down.

Richie, drenched in sweat and smiling stiffly, said, “We’ll take this back for further discussion and follow up with you. Is that okay?”

“That’s fine,” Freya responded softly, giving them ample time.

Melvin, sitting by her side maintained a calm nu—

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After the meeting, Chaz and Richie left the reception room, leaving the secretary to assist the Briggs Gre representatives if necessary.

Back in Chaz’s office, Chaz loosened his tie, his usual lightheartedness replaced by a serious demeanor.

Richie quickly drank a few glasses of water.

“These newcomers from Briggs Group are surprisingly more persuasive the the ones before,” Richie said, st holding his glass.

His stocky build was evident. “If the boss wasn’t coming in later today, I might’ve just agreed.”

“Exactly,” Chaz responded, his face grave.

This deal was highly lucrative. It was tempting for any businessman in their field.

However, Briggs Group was pushing for an additional seven percentage points of benefits compared to the previous terms.

They were entitled to a major portion of the project’s benefits, but now Briggs Group’s share was nearly large than theirs.

Accepting their terms felt like a loss, and hoping Briggs Group would return to earlier conditions seemed like waste of time.

Still, no other company could match what Briggs Group was offering. What should they do? It was a rea dilemma!

“Why don’t we tell them that we’ll get back to them by this afternoon?” Richie proposed, “Let the president deal with it when he gets here?”

“No,” Chaz dismissed the suggestion.

That would not only question their competence but also, Briggs Group was unlikely to tolerate such a delay.

These negotiators were not like the ones before; they had access to resources beyond those typically available to Briggs Group.

Promising an answer but then delaying it until the afternoon would surely upset them, potentially putting the whole partnership at risk.

“What should we do then?” Richie asked, clearly torn.

“We agree to the partnership,” Chaz concluded after a moment’s thought. “In the long run, it won’t be a loss

for us.”

“Are we really going ahead with this?” Richie pressed.

“Yes,” Chaz affirmed.

“But what about future projects? We’re bound to have more projects with Briggs Group.” Richie was worried, dreading the thought of negotiating with those two again.

He sighed heavily.

Then, Chaz’s expression lightened, and he grinned, seemingly relieved. “What comes later isn’t our problem.”

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Richie was puzzled.

What did that mean?

“Gerard mentioned the president will be stationed in Alerith for the long haul,” Chaz explained. “Our job is to make sure this project turns out profitable. The president will manage any future issues.”

Richie had an epiphany. Chaz was right! How did he not think of that? The president was set to stay in Alerith for a considerable time, and both he and Gerard were adept strategists.

“Alright, let’s go sign the contract,” Richie said, now relieved.

Chaz straightened his tie and walked back into the reception room.

Facing Freya and Melvin, they maintained a professional stance.

“We’ve decided to move forward with the partnership,” Chaz declared, his face a blend of smiles and seriousness.

Freya’s expression stayed composed, offering a courteous smile.

Both parties signed and shook hands.

The partnership was sealed.

“Honestly, before today’s discussions started, we both felt relieved,” Chaz admitted, acknowledging Freya’s expertise. “We thought it wouldn’t be as tough as previous times, but you proved to be the real powerhouse for Briggs Group.”

“Indeed,” Richie chimed in.

Freya gave a small smile.