Chapter 1057

Partners?

What reason was there for him to partner u p with an insignificant secretary like me?

"How about this, Mr. Isaac?"

I remained vigilant. "Why don't you first tell me why you're concerned about my commission? Only

then we can delve into details. Isn't that right?"

The smile on Mr. Isaac's face deepened slightly. "You're a really straightforward person, Ms. Lane."

As soon as he said that, he pulled out a bank card from a file and placed it on the coffee table.

Pushing it toward me, he said with a smile, "There’s 300,000 dollars in this card, but this surely

won't be enough for you, Ms. Lane. This money is just to treat you to tea. If you can help me put in a

few good words in front of Mr. Grant, facilitating the cooperation between Mr. Grant and me, then I'll

put as much money into this card as you want as long as it's within my scope of capability."

I glanced at the bank card on the coffee table and was amused, saying, "Are you asking me to give

up on the bid and tell Mr. Grant that you're a great partner who he can consider partnering up with?"

"Precisely.” Mr. Isaac smiled kindly. "It's no wonder Mr. Grant chose you. You sure are clever."

He grossed me out the more I looked at him, and I felt slightly sick inside.

Mr. Isaac then pushed the bank card closer to me, signaling me to keep it.

I was in no hurry to take it. Looking at the bank card in front of me, I said mildly," 300,000 dollars is

a significant amount for me. When the deal is sealed, the remaining that you give will be enough for

me to make the down payment for a house in Hommitton. You've shown enough sincerity, Mr. Isaac.

"But..." The smile on my face deepened. " That's not how the calculation should be made. You

probably don't know Fredericks Corporations' commission draw system. The company has always

been generous to its employees. The person in charge of a project will typically draw 20 percent

from i t. I'm sure you know how much investment Mr. Grant has put in for this project as well as the

subsequent profits that'll be generated. After counting all of that, don’t you think I'm at a

disadvantage, Mr. Isaac?" Mr. Isaac's smile froze on his face. His gaze when he looked at me

chilled as well. "Do you know what the consequences of a woman's greed are, Ms. Lane?"

I laughed. "How can you say that, Mr. Isaac? How can you call this greed?

"Judging from the relationship I share with Mr. Grant, he'll most likely choose Fredericks

Corporations. With that, not only will I make a lot of money but Fredericks Corporations will also get

better and better. If I accept this 300,000 dollars from you, then not only will all the profit go to you,

but I’ll also have trouble staying in the business field if others learn that I sold my company for a

mere 300,000 dollars."

I pushed the bank card back with a smile." I'm not being greedy, Mr. Isaac. I just don't wish to be

taken advantage of by others."

I got up to leave after saying that.

When I got to the bidding hall, Jordan's long and slender figure was particularly striking. I walked up

to him and asked mildly, "How sure are you about this project?"

He looked at me and asked with his brows raised, "Shouldn’t I be the one to ask you this question?"

I sneered. "You’ve been preparing for this project for at least half a month now and must have put

Lally in charge previously. Y o suddenly put me in charge solely to use m e, right?"

Jordan pursed his lips and looked into the distance without speaking.

After a long time, he slowly said, "But I may not be able to use you now."

I shrugged. "Indeed."

After all, I had said so many hurtful things t o Theo this afternoon and could no longer shamelessly

try to negotiate a deal with him.

The bidding event officially began, and everyone took their seats.

I looked around me but did not see Lally. I approached Jordan and curiously asked," Are you really

going to use my bid proposal?"

He raised his eyebrows. "Can't I?"

I nodded. "You can."

He was the boss. He could do whatever made him happy.

Soon after Keith got on stage, he succinctly and clearly explained the requirements and plans for

Grant Corporation's bidding. Later, he asked each bidder to come on stage and introduce their

strengths.

There were a total of 19 companies, but only less than seven companies were actually capable

enough to stay and compete in the final bidding.

I listened carefully the whole time and found that most proposals were similar. I grew sleepy from

listening to them.