Lucian uttered righteously, “There are no friends when doing business. You should understand that concept better than Roxanne, Mr. Damaris. Profit division has always been the most crucial and demanding battle in the business field. Aren’t you attempting to appeal to Roxanne’s emotions with friendship and unscrupulously forcing her to concede now?”
Jack’s negotiating skills were significantly inferior to Lucian’s. As a result, Jack’s face became contorted in anger. A long silence later, he said stiffly, “I cannot accept this profit division arrangement!”
Lucian chimed in, “Perhaps I should let you see the profit division arrangement used by Farwell Group when we are in control of the technological aspect of a deal. Maybe you’ll feel contented with the current offer after seeing the numbers.”
In other words, if Lucian were to take charge of the profit division matter entirely, the Damaris family’s financial gain would only be reduced further. The friendly facade on Jack’s countenance completely dissipated as he stared at them. grimly.
“If you can accept my offer, we’ll sign the agreement now. If you aren’t, our research institute is willing to hire a professional third party to evaluate Damaris Group’s contributions in the early phase and compensate you at ten times the price.” Roxanne nudged the agreement toward him.
Without taking one look at the contract, Jack tore it in half and tossed it back on the table. Roxanne was taken aback by his reaction.
In the past, Jack had always shown his gentlemanly side to her. Not to mention, he was the heir to a prestigious family in the traditional medicine business, so she was under the assumption he would prioritize keeping up a polite and gentle appearance.
Little did she anticipate he would do something as impulsive as that. The atmosphere inside the office abruptly turned tense.
Jack said, “If I remember correctly, we agreed to share the patent and split the profit equally when we first decided to work together on this project. Now that you’re casually altering the terms, I don’t think there is room for further discussion.”
Roxanne replied with a frown, “You’ve also mentioned you would allow me access to medical books as a reference. I agreed to share the patent because of that. However, I didn’t see any related medical book from you, and I ended up inventing this technology on my own. Naturally, I have no reason to share the patent with you.”
Jack was stumped for words upon hearing that. A short pause later, he stood up from the couch and said, “If that’s the case, there’s nothing left for us to discuss.”
After saying that, Jack turned around and strode out of the office, slamming the door shut behind him. Roxanne’s eyes were filled with shock as the thunderous boom rang in her ears.
“Did that startle you?” Lucian said while walking to her side. Upon hearing his voice, Roxanne gradually returned to her senses and said in an emotional voice, “I’m fine. I just did not expect to see that side of Jack.”
Roxanne’s response made Lucian’s admiration for her grow. The man wrapped an arm around her shoulders and pulled her into his arms. Letting out a sigh, Roxanne said, “Are all businessmen that two-faced?”
Lucian stroked her back reassuringly and replied, “Would you be scared if I’m like that too?” Roxanne fell silent while trying to imagine the tactics that Lucian would employ in the business arena.
After a while, it dawned on her that she already knew Lucian’s way of doing things like the back of her hand and had long accepted it.
“Honestly, I wouldn’t be surprised at all.” Roxanne smiled. Lucian did not seem pleased with that answer. “Is that really who you think I am?” he asked.
Roxanne pulled away from his embrace and met his eyes before explaining, “I just think you were very attractive when you analyzed the situation for me just now. It felt like your true self.”
If not for Lucian’s ruthless ways and sharp business acumen, the Farwell family wouldn’t be enjoying their current success. However, not only was Roxanne not afraid, but she was also hoping to learn from Lucian.
Besides, what shocked her most about Jack was the savage way in which he tore apart the agreement and the vehemence of his reaction. She trusted that Lucian would never act in the same way.
After hearing the woman’s heartfelt praise for him, Lucian pulled her toward him and planted. a gentle kiss on the back of her hand. “I think you’re really adorable when you’re being serious,” he said in a deep voice.
Roxanne smiled faintly and continued to express her true thoughts. “Actually, I was quite scared that Jack would turn violent when he was ripping up the agreement just now, but when I remembered that you’re also here, I didn’t feel that scared anymore.”
Looking at the woman with a deep gaze, Lucian promised solemnly, “I will always protect you.” The two of them looked at each other and smiled. Seconds later, Roxanne started feeling troubled over the discussion with Jack earlier that had gone south.
“I have already made a compromise, but it seemed like that was still not enough for the Damaris family. It’s highly likely that they wouldn’t want to proceed with the collaboration…”
It would be a problem for the research institute if that were really the case. Moreover, Roxanne had started doubting herself after Jack’s questioning earlier.
With a sense of unease, she asked Lucian nervously, “Did I really burn bridges by doing what I did just now? But it was Jack who had come up with the idea previously.”
The man stroked Roxanne’s head and said reassuringly, “The two of you had never agreed on that. It’s clear that Jack had wanted to take advantage of you right from the start. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have suggested an equal split of profits in the first place.”
It was a standard practice in the industry that the party who owned the technology would hold the majority share.
It was impossible for Jack to be unaware of it. He had simply intended to exploit Roxanne, knowing that she was inexperienced in the area.
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.