Resting leisurely on the sofa, Hannah said, “As this is my first time representing the Compton family in negotiations, I’m unfamiliar with your previous rules.”
Jeffry responded with a smile, “It’s very simple. We have three key terms. Firstly, we expect a 70 percent profit share for the projects we cooperate with the Compton family.
Second, anything inadvertently acquired by us will remain in the village. However, as a gesture of goodwill on your first visit, Miss Moore, we’ll allow you to retrieve those items.
And third, our dealings have traditionally involved women you brought over. I trust you won’t deviate from this rule, Miss Moore.”
Hannah leaned back on her sofa with a sly grin, choosing to remain silent.
Winston, standing by her side, broke the silence. “The Compton family has sent a new negotiator. That means all old agreements are off the table! To keep doing business with the Compton family, you’ll need to play by Miss Moore’s rules.”
Jeffry’s face, previously smug, turned serious. He fixed his gaze on Hannah and said, “Miss Moore, this being your first negotiation, I’m showing you respect. Don’t take it for granted!”
At that moment, Lorenzo, who had been quiet, spoke up in a thick accent to Jeffry. “Don’t worry about her. She’s just a recently discovered daughter of the Compton family, without any real influence.
Her presence here is merely to solidify her status.”
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Upon hearing Lorenzo’s words, a hint of satisfaction flickered in Jeffry’s eyes. At the same time, he responded with a broad grin, “What do you say about our deal?”
“Even without her, our deal goes on. Mrs. Compton backs your operation. You don’t need to worry about that.”
Jeffry was immediately drawn to Hannah. He looked at her and said with interest, “She’s stunning. I’d like to keep her here if possible.”
The two of them were chatting with a broad accent. The people brought by Hannah looked at each other, not knowing what they were talking about.
Winston, looking concerned, whispered to Hannah, “Miss Moore, something’s not right here.”
At that, Hannah leaned back on the sofa casually, pulling out her phone and fiddling with it.
Jeffry said in a greasy voice, “I want her.”
Right after he spoke, Hannah let out a mocking laugh. Her speech was fluent, clear, and pleasing to the ear.
“If you’re looking for trouble, go ahead and try.”
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They hadn’t anticipated that Hannah could understand what they were talking about. The room’s tension escalated instantly!
Holding her phone, Hannah raised her eyes to meet Jeffry’s, her smile was cold.
Jeffry was shocked that Hannah could not only understand their accent but speak it fluently. With a strained look, he inquired, “Miss Moore, you’re familiar with my hometown accent?”
Hannah merely offered him a brief look, choosing to remain silent.
In this uncomfortable silence, Winston said, “The Compton family won’t accept any of the three terms you’ve proposed. This time, we’re here to reclaim what’s ours and to let you know that if you still wish to work with the Compton family, you need to adjust your attitude. We’re proposing a profit split of 30 – 70. You’ll receive 30% of the profits, while the rest will go to the Compton family.”
Right after Winston’s words, Jeffry abruptly stood up and furiously kicked the wooden table next to him!