They Want Me Back When It's Too Late (Jessica and Brian) novel Chapter 298

Brian returned to Atkinson Group with Jackson in a rush, though even with their best efforts, they arrived nearly an hour behind schedule,

He had already instructed his secretary to postpone the meeting in advance, yet he walked into the conference room fully prepared to face a told reception, perhaps even open hostility from their partner.

However, as soon as he stepped in, Soren Wade, the CEO they were working with, looked up from his seat with a teasing smile.

“Mr. Atkinson, did your wife get the cupcakes?”

Brian paused, momentarily confused, then realized what he was referring to. A faint look of resignation passed through his eyes.

“Mr. Wade… I see the news has made it to you as well.”

“Couldn’t miss it,” Soren said with a chuckle. “You’re still trending, you know. Just open your phone and there you are.

“I was wondering why you’ve been so tightly scheduled lately. Turns out you’ve been making time for your wife. You could’ve just said so.”

Not entirely certain how to interpret that, Brian kept to the script he’d prepared. “Apologies again. I haven’t been managing the balance between work and family as well as I should. If this delay has compromised our collaboration, I’ll accept full responsibility and…”

“That’s not necessary,” Soren cut in, waving off the concern.

“Work is important, yes, but it should never come at the cost of family. I heard your wife’s expecting again? When mine was pregnant, I wanted nothing more than to be with her every minute of the day. I understand completely.

“You’re doing the right thing, Mr. Atkinson. And no, it won’t affect our partnership.”

As he spoke, Soren picked up the contract in front of him, flipped through it briefly, then added, “This version won’t do. I’ll have my secretary draft a new

one.

“No need to change anything but the pricing. We’ll lower our side by five percent. Consider it an apology for any earlier misunderstanding.”

Brian blinked, momentarily caught off guard by the generosity.

“That’s very kind of you, Mr. Wade. If we can confirm next quarter’s deal in this round, I’d be willing to raise the deposit to thirty percent.”

It was an unexpected offer. Previous agreements had only required twenty percent upfront, with the balance due upon delivery.

This increase was a clear sign of good faith.

Soren nodded without hesitation.

The deal was sealed, just like that, in a smooth and unexpectedly warm exchange.

The others seated around the room watched the scene unfold with disbelief. Somehow, Brian had turned a potentially disastrous situation into a win. Some began to joke that perhaps this was the reward for being a devoted husband.

What followed in the days to come was nothing short of astounding. Major industry leaders began reaching out one after another, eager to collaborate. The sheer volume and speed of interest left the entire Atkinson Group stunned.

“Mr. Atkinson is incredible, Online they’re all saying that a man who treats his wife so well must be a good person. He’s single–handedly boosted our company’s public image.”

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