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thany nodded and began the arrangements the next day. However, when she approached e
representative at Sky Legion Construction to discuss the collaboration, they regretfully formed her, “I’m
sorry, Ms. Carver, but Serene Real Estate Limited has already increased eir offer to 150 million dollars
from the original price. We can’t provide you with these aterials unless… you also raise your bid?”
r this batch of construction materials, Serene Real Estate Limited had actually managed to crease their
bid to 150 million dollars!
ere they out of their minds?
ell, it worked out for the best. The fact that they were willing to invest all that money into e construction
of the land indicated their high interest in it. In other words, it had become a ake–or–break project for
their entire company.
the collaboration fell through, they would incur massive losses, declare bankruptcy, and the nd would
end up belonging to the Freeman Group.
inking about this, Bethany slammed the table without hesitation. “The Freeman Group can ise their
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ne person in charge at Sky Legion Construction clicked his tongue twice, somewhat sdainful. “Well…
doing business does involve reputation. You’ve only added 50 million ›llars, and you want us to break
the agreement with Serene Real Estate Limited. Isn’t that a t embarrassing? Besides, we can’t just
negotiate with them like that!”
ethany’s expression soured, but before she could retort, the Sky Legion Construction presentative’s
assistant entered the room and whispered in his ear, “Serene Real Estate mited just added another 150
million dollars.”
hough whispered, Bethany heard it loud and clear, and her face darkened. As the future eiress of the
Carver family, soon to take/over the Freeman Group, how could she possibly se to a small company
like Serene Real Estate Limited?
riven by her competitiveness, Bethany shot up from her seat, slamming the empty coffee up on the
table in front of the representative.
ang!
he man was startled, and Bethany lifted her chin with pride, saying, “750 million dollars! In ash!”
‘he representative’s eyes lit
1. up.
“Deal!”
Meanwhile, at Sky Legion Construction, in the adjacent meeting room…
heena sat at the head of the table with a set of exquisite tea utensils in front of her. She almly
discarded the first pot of brewed tea, steeping the tea leaves once more, and started the
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Sarah sat on her left, silently watching her relaxed and skilled movements. She marveled at how
Sheena, as the heiress of the Lawson family, had left Svelton for a full six years yet remembered every
detail of the tea etiquette.
The sound of the door opening shattered the silence of the meeting room.
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The representative’s assistant entered with a delighted expression, “You guessed right! The Freeman
Group has indeed followed suit. They offered 750 million dollars in cash! As soon as the funds from the
Freeman Group come in, we’ll split them according to the contract. You’ll get 80%, and Sky Legion
Construction will get 20%.”
Sheena remained silent, fully engrossed in tasting her tea.
Sarah got up to shake hands with the assistant, saying, “Great! We look forward to that.”
Most top–tier companies preferred using checks, leaving it to banks for later withdrawal as they did not
keep much cash on hand. The fact that the Freeman Group could instantly produce so much cash
showed their substantial strength. Unfortunately, once all that cash was invested, it would only leave
them with greater vulnerabilities.
Late that night, amidst thunder and lightning, heavy rain poured down.
In the mountain region between Farlem and the Luivine, a group of people dashed desperately along a
narrow mountain path.
“Mr. Freeman, there’s a cave over there!”
The group hurried toward the small, dark cave, quickly covering its entrance with some cut grass.
It was a decent place for temporary hiding.
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