Chapter 927: Agreement

Chapter 927: Agreement

Ayan's expression froze. His demeanor turned cold, and his voice

became indifferent, "The terms you've proposed are not what I want, so

we can't collaborate.”

The other party seemed anxious, "Then what do you want? Mr.

Simpson, just name it, and we can negotiate! "

"What I want has never been a secret, so do I really need to reiterate

it?" Ayan's tone remained icy.

"Mr. Simpson, do you really not want to make money? This project isn't

just about immediate benefits; it offers long-term gains, and it's

objectively valuable. So, are you really willing to let go of this

opportunity? If you find the profit-sharing arrangement unreasonable,

how about a 40-60 split between us?" The other party continued to

backtrack, clearly aiming to get Ayan's approval.

Ayan, however, remained unmoved. His expression stayed as

indifferent as before. He stated, "It's not about the profit sharing, it's

about principles. So, no matter what you say, it's not possible.”

"Is Mr. Simpson really pushing me?" The frustration was evident in the

words.

Ayan's lips curved into a cold smile, “I'm not pushing you. It's you who

insisted on joining this project forcefully. The goals of this project were

never aligned with what you want. So why bother?"

"Mr. Simpson, how about we both compromise? It benefits everyone.

Why take things to such an extreme? You're powerful with the Simpson

Group, but can you guarantee that you won't need anyone's help in the

future? I hope Mr. Simpson will think it over. Severing others’ interests

is akin to committing a crime. Mr. Simpson also has a family. Think

twice!"

The words were a mix of threats, warnings, and reminders. But more

than anything, they were fueled by anger and irrationality, forced out

when all other options seemed exhausted.

Ayan didn't respond further. He ended the call and added the number

to his blacklist.

His expression was now shrouded in coldness. Though Camille didn't

catch every word, she grasped the general idea.

Camille asked, "Was that Mr. Mikkola on the phone?"

"Yes." Ayan's complexion wasn't great. His voice remained detached as

he explained, "He wanted me to agree to his proposal for the project to

be arranged according to his wishes. He's unwilling to sign the

agreement, which clearly shows his unwillingness to take

responsibility.”

"Who is this Mr. Mikkola, really? Is he trying to threaten Mr. and Mrs.

Bell for their benefit? Or is he a long-term partner with Mr. and Mrs.

Bell? Have you looked into the connection between them?"

Camille's worry was evident. This matter wasn't trivial. The interests at

stake were unclear, and if they truly used such methods to gain benefits

over the long term, it could become quite alarming.

Camille's expression stiffened as she pondered this, "Ayan, if that's the

case, then the project..."

"Don’t worry too much. It won't happen. Mr. and Mrs. Bell have had

limited dealings with him. If they really intended to use this method to

gain benefits, they could have confronted me from the beginning, or if I

found out, would I let it slide?" Ayan responded with a detached tone.

Camille nodded along, relieved by his assurance. She said, "As long as

you're aware, then it's fine. Handle this matter according to your

judgment. As for Mr. and Mrs. Bell, even if they have their reasons, I

believe they should have been upfront from the start, rather than

causing such complications when the project is reaching its conclusion.

It wouldn't be fair to the others involved in the project.”

Currently, it was clear that Mr. and Mrs. Bell were reluctant to

participate in the decision-making. So, they could let Mr. Mikkola

communicate directly with Ayan. The ultimate decision reached

between them didn't directly involve them.

Mr. Mikkola likely wouldn't simply give up at this point.

After much consideration, Ayan decided to change his approach.

The next morning, he had Kian contact Mr. and Mrs. Bell, “Inform Mr.

and Mrs. Bell that the Simpson Group has other projects that I need to

personally oversee. I don't have spare time to waste on this matter, and

I don't want to continue arguing. If they insist on following Mr. Mikkola's

suggestion, then they can sign the agreement based on my proposal.

This would benefit everyone. Otherwise, if the project drags on, public

enthusiasm about this project will wane, and it will be detrimental to the

project.”

Kian nodded, as Ayan's intentions hadn't changed from the beginning.

He always thought that if Mr. Mikkola's arrangement was to be

followed, then they should sign an agreement that protected their

interests. This was to prevent future troubles. It was just that Mr.

Mikkola and Mr. and Mrs. Bell were unwilling to do so.

What they were hesitating about was unknown, and no one bothered

asking.

However, Kian had his own concerns. He asked, "Mr. Simpson, what if

Mr. and Mrs. Bell refuse to sign the agreement again?"

"Explain my stance clearly. If they can understand, then there's no

reason for them to disagree.”

Ayan's brow furrowed, especially after Mr. Mikkola's words last night,

which had touched his bottom line. He didn't want anything to threaten

his family, even though he wasn't afraid of Mr. Mikkola. He had the

confidence to protect the entire Simpson family, but even tigers had

moments of rest. He feared that he might overlook something

important.

So, when in doubt, it was better to err on the side of caution. He didn't

want to take unnecessary risks in these trivial matters.

Kian immediately contacted Mr. and Mrs. Bell and conveyed Ayan's

message. Neither Ayan nor Simpson Group opposed any other plans

they might have, but Ayan only sought an agreement to secure their

interests.

After two days of tense negotiations, both parties eventually reached an

agreement.

Mr. and Mrs. Bell, Mr. Mikkola, and Preston agreed to follow Mr.

Mikkola's plan, while Ayan, Dan, and Horace adhered to their initial

proposal. The agreement remained the same as before.

Two identical copies were made, with one in the hands of Ayan and the

other held by Mr. and Mrs. Bell.

Once the decision was reached, Mr. Mikkola's side began making

arrangements.

During this period, Mr. and Mrs. Bell personally visited Camille and

Ayan at their new residence in Franklin Bay one evening.

They hadn't hosted a formal housewarming party for their new home,

as it wasn't something they wanted to draw attention to. Except for a

few close friends, they didn't invite anyone else.

Mr. and Mrs. Bell had come unannounced, clearly with something to

discuss.

Camille and Ayan warmly received them, an attitude that made Mr. and

Mrs. Bell appear somewhat embarrassed.

Mr. Bell spoke first, "Ayan, Cami, we're here today to apologize. We've

let you down in this matter, so..."

"Mr. Bell, that's an exaggeration. The project doesn't just involve you

and me, so there's no need for those apologies. After all, everyone has

different thoughts and ways of doing things. The project is already set

in motion, isn't it? So, saying these things now won't change anything,

will it?" Ayan interrupted Mr. Bell's words directly. His response

remained gentle, without a hint of change in his demeanor.