What Lay ahead was either a second attempt at mediation or a Legal battle awaiting the courts verdict.
Cade filled Sabrina in on the details. Zeke proposed a full refund on the materials and a tenfold payment. On top of that, he asked for three hundred thousand for lost opportunities, tarnished reputation, emotional distress, and other related grievances.
Zekes not backing down. The supplier counters, claiming Zeke was aware of the material issues. Theyre only willing to refund the material cost and offer an additional one hundred thousand for damages.
Mediation might be futile; this could be heading to court, Cades message read.
What did Trevor say?
Well, its mostly Zeke talking. Honestly, hes pretty confident hes in the right. Hes cocky and frequently brandishes threats of legal action.
Sabrina wasnt surprised even a little.
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After all, Zeke had a background in kidnapping. How upright could he be?
However, what did catch her off guard was her assumption that Trevor would intervene.
Considering the demand for ten times the materials value, plus an additional three hundred thousand, it seemed like Zeke saw the suppliers as gullible. They werent likely to comply.
The suppliers wanted to avoid the courtroom, hoping for a private resolution.
But pushing the suppliers to the edge and forcing a legal battle might mean the Faulkner family wouldnt get their desired compensation.
If their true aim was money, then Zekes approach seemed flawed.
Sabrina felt that with Cade involved, a more measured strategy could have likely ensured a win.
If theyre set on legal action, keep tracking the case and push for maximum compensation, Sabrina responded.
To her, this lawsuit was an outsiders affair. She was more interested in gauging the Faulkner familys stance.
Just then, a new message from Trevor popped up. Are you acquainted with any private investigator?
Sabrina asked, Private investigator? Why bring that up all of a sudden?
Trevor explained, To be frank, I anticipated this outcome. Before the mediation, I spotted the head of the suppliers conversing with a man.
This man was adamant that regardless of our compensation proposal, theyd rebuff us, pushing us towards a lawsuit. Their plan is to drag this out, even stalling after the sentence until the court enforces payment.
Such stalling tactics could span years.
This revelation from Trevor caught Sabrina off guard.