After contemplating for a moment, Bryson smiled, “Sure.”
What?
She’d only been trying to be courteous. Why did he take her literally?
Hannah was at a loss for words. This was all her fault!
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As the TV played on, she fell into a trance, feeling more and more sleepy.
Eventually, Hannah dozed off, slumping against the sofa.
Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!
Someone answered the phone in hushed tones.
She tried to open her eyes, but her eyelids felt like lead. She rolled over and remained asleep.
“What is it?”
Bryson grabbed the phone, noticing Hannah was about to topple off the sofa. Swiftly, he steadied her.
On the other end of the line, Brayden sounded as if he was outside.
“Someone from Muvrand visited tonight. They said… they’d offer us a five percent share of the profits. All negotiable, of course. They also warned that if either side made things complex, doing business would become challenging. Especially if we planned on entering Muvrand’s market.”
Bryson smirked, lowering his tone.
“If intimidation were effective, the Mitchell family wouldn’t be where they are now.”
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Grinning, Brayden replied over the phone, “I anticipated that, so I assured them we’re legitimate business partners. They owe us a 10 percent cut of the profits. They’re on board, but they have a condition. They want a 30% stake in the eastern Valmere Land. What do you think?”
That eastern Valmere plot was earmarked for future urban development.
It was speculated that key governmental offices might relocate there.
The Mitchell family had acquired that land, and they were in talks with other potential stakeholders for its development.
“The Muvrand folks are trying to stick their noses in. They’re Likely up to no good. Tell them they can have a 20% stake, max. If we’re on the same page, the contract gets signed tomorrow.”
Brayden didn’t question Bryson’s judgment and simply agreed.
“And what’s the plan for dealing with the Edwards family?”
Hannah, resting her head on Bryson’s lap, shifted uncomfortably.
Gazing down at Hannah’s slumbering face, Bryson said icily, “Teach them a lesson.”