Chapter 776 – Her Sudden Departure: A Tale of Love and Redemption (Lucian & Roxanne)

Seeing the disdain glinting in his eyes and the contemptuous expression on his face, Roxanne felt her heart go cold.

She recalled the time when she first met Jack at the medical consultation. Her impression of the man was that he was a very qualified heir to a prestigious family of traditional medicine. She felt that he was gentle, courteous, and an all- around gentleman..

When everyone doubted me, Jack was the one who stood up for me and chose to believe me. But now, it seems like he has changed into a different man. He’s ignoring the patient’s lives for the sake of profit.

Roxanne explained, “I told you before that this has nothing to do with him. He doesn’t even know that I’m here today.”

Tamping down the odd feeling surging within her, she tried her best to remain calm as she stared at the man before her. “Mr. Damaris, the reason why you’re doing this is to increase the share of profits for Damaris Group, right? But unfortunately, it’s impossible for me to agree to a fifty percent share. Since that’s the case, why don’t we meet each other halfway?”

Jack sneered. “For your sake, I hope it’s true that Mr. Farwell has no idea about our meeting today. Otherwise, should he suddenly appear halfway through our conversation, I don’t think we’d have anything more to talk about.”

Not wanting to hear Lucian’s name coming out of Jack’s mouth again, she cut in, “Just tell me what the lowest share you can accept is, Mr. Damaris?”

Jack answered without hesitation, “As I have already mentioned a long time ago, even if Damaris Group does not take the lion’s share, the least would be a fifty-fifty share with the research institute.”

Showing no sign of relenting, Roxanne pressed on, “We can pay three times the price for the medicinal herbs provided by Damaris Group. As for the sales channels, we can also find another company to cooperate with. This meant that our cooperation with Damaris Group is only in the initial phase. What happens later is simply at pure trading relationship. So tell me, Mr. Damaris, why should I split the profits fifty-fifty with you?”

To that, Jack said, “Because right now, you’re. the one who’s begging me.” He was certain that he was the one holding all the cards at the moment, and he reckoned Roxanne had no other choice but to oblige. Roxanne stated, “Thirty percent. That’s the best we can do.”

When Jack heard that, his expression darkened, and his tone was mixed with sarcasm when he said, “In that case, I don’t think there’s a need for us to talk today, Ms. Jarvis.”

The last time we met, she proposed that Damaris Group get a twenty-eight percent share of profits. That was why we ended our meal on a sour note. And now, she has the gall to propose a mere two percent increase? If that’s the case, we could’ve just negotiated this on the phone.

Roxanne pursed her lips and kept silent, her eyes shining with a look of determination as if saying that it was impossible for them to give in anymore Time ticked by.

When Jack realized Roxanne was not budging, his expression changed, and he critiqued, “That’s the best you can do? Well then, I guess you don’t really take the lives of those patients seriously, huh?”

Although Roxanne looked as calm as ever, her heart was actually lurching. In the end, she decided to take one final gamble.

“If you can’t accept this, then we have no choice but to change our medicinal herb supplier. To tell you the truth, the research institute has already found a supplier. However, I still think that the medicinal herbs produced by Damaris Group are of higher quality when compared to other companies. The reason why I’m still trying to negotiate a deal with you is so that the patients can buy better medicines for less. money.”

What she was implying was that if Jack refused to take the deal, the research institute would have to turn to another company that would take it. A look of bafflement flitted across Jack’s eyes.

The quality requirements for this kind of medicine are very strict, so how is it possible for Roxanne to have found another supplier already? Hmm… But now that I think about it, Lucian was also present during our previous negotiation. Although Farwell Group has never dabbled in the field of medicine, they are not without connections in this area. If Lucian offered his help, it is not impossible for the research institute to find another supplier in a short time.

With that thought in mind, the look in Jack’s eyes turned solemn, but he was quick to hide it. Just like that, the two of them were in a stalemate as they kept their silence to see who would yield first. Time passed, and Jack was the first to lose his patience.

He muttered, “Since your resolve is firm, and the medicine is also of great importance to Damaris Group, let’s each take a step back. Damaris Group will take forty percent while the research institute will take sixty percent of the share of profits.”

Seeing that Jack had finally capitulated, Roxanne inwardly heaved a sigh of relief and continued to lower Damaris Group’s profit split. “Damaris Group will take thirty-five percent.”

From the moment he spoke first, he had already lost. He remarked with a scowl, “You really know how to conduct business, Ms. Jarvis. I’m impressed.”

Roxanne replied calmly, “I merely stated the facts. Besides, in the future, we’ll be purchasing the medicinal herbs by ourselves, so Damaris Group won’t suffer any losses either.”

“Seems like Mr. Farwell has taught you well.” Jack sneered. Instead of continuing that topic, she added, “Oh, right, the collaboration between the research institute and Damaris Group isn’t long- term. Thus, the profit split is only applied to this project. Any collaborations between the two entities in the future will be discussed if and when it happens.”

Jack’s smile slowly turned cold as he could no longer control his expression. “As expected from you, Mrs. Farwell. You really are an expert in conducting business.”

The fact that he kept bringing Lucian up ticked Roxanne off. Her countenance darkened as she spat, “If you want to chat with Mr. Farwell that badly, I don’t mind calling him over.” “I just wanted to point out that you’ve changed a lot after getting together with Mr. Farwell, Ms. Jarvis.” Staring at her meaningfully, Jack commented, “To me, you’re supposed to be just a doctor. When did you become so opportunistic?”

He was basically hinting at her that Lucian was merely using her for his own benefit. Upon understanding the meaning behind his words, Roxanne was amused. I wonder if Jack can still say the same thing if he learns Lucian told me to agree to the fifty percent split and use the opportunity to learn medicine from the Damaris family.

As he observed the change in her expression, he narrowed his eyes. I feel like the thoughts running through her mind right now are things I don’t want to hear.

His expression turned frigid as he realized that. Then, he silently glanced at the aroma lamp. with an icy look. When he faced her again, he nonchalantly changed the topic. “How are you planning to set the price for this batch of medicine, Ms. Jarvis?

Roxanne contemplated that matter before. Just as she was going to reply to him, he spoke again while gazing at her intently. “There are medicines like this overseas, too. Even though their effectiveness is worse than ours, their price range from seven hundred to one thousand each. The more expensive ones could sell for more than ten thousand.”

The word “profit” was scribbled all over his face. However, as if she didn’t hear him at all, she uttered, “One hundred and twenty.”

Jack’s expression froze as a look of disbelief flashed past his eyes. Moments later, he inquired with a complicated expression, “One pill will cost one hundred and twenty?” Furrowing her eyebrows, Roxanne uttered, “One box.”

“What?” He was bewildered. “Did you not do any market research at all? Or did I not explain myself clearly earlier? The market price for medicines like this is at least triple your price!”

As he thought about the number she proposed again, he sneered. “Even if we don’t compare your price to the market’s, there’s no way you’ll break even with that amount! Do you know how expensive Damaris Group’s medicinal herbs are? Do you think your research institute cant conduct the research without cost? It seems like I’ve overestimated Mr. Farwell. His teachings are clearly inadequate. I can’t believe how naïve you are.”

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