Chapter 247 Be With Her At All Time
“Why are you looking for her?”
Benjamin spoke in a deep voice, sounding a little possessive.
Ethen had been by Benjamin’s side for several years, so he naturally knew that Arissa was someone special to Benjamin.
“I’m just asking, sir.” Ethen smiled.
“How did the negotiation go? Is everything settled?” Benjamin snorted.
Ethen immediately felt pressured. “They wanted to raise the price by fifteen cents.”
Which meant that an agreement had not been made.
Benjamin’s gaze darkened. “If they’re not satisfied with what we offered, let’s look for someone who will.”
He only ever gave people one chance.
“Mr. Graham, but they’re the best in the market!” Ethen reminded Benjamin.
Finding another company to collaborate with was not a problem for them. The problem was that other companies lacked quality control.
Nevertheless, Benjamin shot Ethen a piercing gaze. “One chance, and one chance only! Reject them!”
There was nothing Ethen could do but accept Benjamin’s order. So, after he gave his report about work, Ethen went out and called the company to reject them.
When the company found out that Benjamin was going to give up on collaborating with them, they panicked.
“Mr. Frank, is Mr. Graham really going to reject our company? Our product is the best in the market. We only asked to raise the price just a little bit, right? That’s not a lot at all! Can‘t you help us talk to him?”
“Mr. Graham gave you a chance. It doesn’t mean that he accepted your offer even if he didn’t personally attend the negotiation. From our standpoint, the price we offered was good enough for you to make a profit. But since we can’t agree on the price, there’s nothing more for us to discuss.”
Ethen was ready to end the call when he finished talking.
“Wait a minute! We’ll take the original offer!”
Hearing that, Ethen raised an eyebrow. If only you were this decisive before this.
“Even if you accept, it doesn’t mean Mr. Graham will agree,” Ethen replied in a darker tone.
“If you’re serious about working with us, I can help you check with Mr. Graham.”
“Of course we’re serious! Please help us out, Mr. Frank.”
“Alright. Please wait a moment.”
Ethen went inside and reported it to Benjamin.
Benjamin snorted in response. “If they want to collaborate with us, lower the price by fifteen cents!”
Ethen secretly smirked a little and, without saying anything, left to call the company again.
“What? Lower the price by fifteen cents?” they cried out in disbelief.
“If we go any lower, we’d be at our cost price! We won’t be able to make a profit like that. Can Mr. Graham bump it up a little?”
Ethen felt humored. “Mr. Larson, Mr. Graham initially offered you a price that would give you profit, but you guys didn’t seize the opportunity and offended him. If you still want to collaborate with us, this is the only chance Mr. Graham is willing to give. Take your time to discuss it with your team and make a decision. Mr. Graham is not in a hurry. But remember, this is the only chance you get!”
On the other end of the phone, Emil was in anguish. That price is just too low! It’d be a miracle if we could even break even!
That said, he figured that working with the Graham group could still raise good publicity for his own company, so it was not all bad.
Meanwhile, Ethen saw Arissa walking toward him with a bag in hand. “Where did you go just now, Ms. York?” he greeted her with a smile.
“Oh, you’re here, Mr. Frank. I went and bought some food for Mr. Graham.”
“Oh, okay. Go in quickly then. Mr. Graham’s been waiting for you.”
So she went to buy food. No wonder Mr. Graham looked terrible. Does Mr. Graham have to see her at all times?
Arissa nodded and went in the ward.
Benjamin thought it was Ethen when the door opened, so he asked, “How did it go?”
“How did what go?” Arissa looked at him, bemused.
Benjamin paused for a second and looked toward her, pursing his lips.
“What did you buy? Why did it take so long?”
Arissa took a look at him and brought the bed table over.
Then, she opened the thermos she had and served up a bowl of soup to Benjamin.
“I asked them to make chicken noodle soup, so it took some time.”
She proceeded to stir and blow on the soup before placing it on the table.a
