Chapter 391: 391: The Final Negotiation_1

“What? The Willson Group is way too overbearing! If we can’t reach an agreement, can’t we just discuss it slowly? Why do they come off so high and mighty right from the start?”

“If the Willson Group didn’t join, how easy would it be for us to form this alliance?”

“For Gonzalez City, it truly is an opportunity, but we failed to seize it.”

The entrepreneurs of Gonzalez City felt helpless and frustrated by the arrogant attitude of the Willson Group.

Helplessly, the Willson Group is a commercial aircraft carrier, strong and financially robust.

Even the local wealthy businesspeople of Five-river Province dare not offend such a large enterprise, let alone their smaller businesses?

They fear that even a sneeze from the Willson Group could make them catch a cold.

“So, what do we do? Is there any point to today’s meeting anymore?”

“I think it’s finished; all this big commotion for so long, I’m afraid it won’t have any effect.”

“I was skeptical about this from the beginning. If the Willson Group isn’t investing, I definitely wouldn’t join the alliance.”

Everyone began discussing the current situation with each adding their own comments.

All of these words reached Bran Cook’s ears, making him feel extremely embarrassed.

“There’s no need for everyone to be discouraged. Actually, the Willson Group has come with sincere intentions. Our car is still outside. If anyone has the ability, they’re very welcome to try negotiating.”

Seeing everyone discussing heatedly, the representative from the Willson Group in Gonzalez City cleared his throat and spoke up, “The Willson Group is a large corporation; we can’t possibly waste time just to entertain you. We can invest, but you need to give us a convincing reason. After all, when throwing out hard-earned cash, nobody wants it just to splash in the water, right?”

Upon hearing his words, the crowd stirred once again.

Hope was rekindled in the eyes of the Gonzalez City entrepreneurs.

“I think there’s still room for negotiation. The fact that the Willson Group came means they want to get involved. Big corporations have complex processes, and many things can’t be decided by one person alone. If we provide a convincing reason, there’s a very good chance we can reach an agreement.”

“I agree with that reasoning. Maybe Young Master Cook was too brash and said something offensive, which might be why he was driven out. Why don’t we give it a try?”

“Let’s try it, we’ve got nothing to lose anyway.”

After some discussion, Bran Cook also gradually calmed down.

An enterprise so large wouldn’t bother to specifically humiliate him.

It was his own irrationality earlier.

Therefore, when a local businessman stepped forward, Bran Cook instructed him with a few words, relaying everything he had planned to say to the businessman.

But three minutes later, the businessman came back with a dejected look.

He returned, and naturally, someone else stepped up to take his place.

The whole morning passed in such back-and-forth attempts by the entrepreneurs, utterly depleting their energy.

Many had completely lost hope, feeling that there was almost no chance of coming to any agreement.

Seeing that no one else was willing to discuss with the Willson Group, Bran Cook had no choice but to step onto the stage, opening with a very disheartened voice, “Ladies and gentlemen, we have tried our best, but it seems that the senior management of the Willson Group is not so easily swayed. But rest assured, after I return, I will contact the wealthy businessmen in the capital, and I will definitely establish this alliance!”

Missing out on the Willson Group’s involvement was somewhat painful for Bran Cook.

His initial plan was to pull in the Willson Group, aim to acquire Radcliffe Group, and coerce the local entrepreneurs into joining the alliance with both grace and firmness.

But the acquisition was already difficult, as Radcliffe Group had been allowed to join the alliance.

Now, facing setbacks in persuading the Willson Group, he felt very weary.

His conversation with Thatch Rose the previous night seemed very successful, and his friends from the capital had promised to help Bran Cook by leveraging their personal relationships with Thatch Rose.

But now, it seemed that everything was not going as smoothly as expected.

“I’ll do it!”

Just then, Quella Radcliffe stood up from the crowd.

“You? Please, don’t joke! A company on the brink of bankruptcy—what do you have to negotiate with the Willson Group?”

“Exactly! The matter isn’t even settled yet, and we’re sending a nearly bankrupt company to negotiate. If we provoke the Willson Group, then there’s truly no hope left!”

“Don’t go and humiliate yourself!”

Seeing Quella Radcliffe bound to talk with the people from the Willson Group, They all sneered.

A local business tycoon, even Bran Cook, in negotiating, had achieved no results whatsoever.

And now, they were sending a young girl? Moreover, a young girl on the verge of bankruptcy and liquidation.

If the Willson Group, because of this incident, turns their anger on these entrepreneurs, the stake in the company will be utterly out of reach.

“Quella Radcliffe, stop making a scene! I know you want to show off, but first, please recognize who you are! A second-tier company with poor management, laden with debt—by what right do you negotiate with the Willson Group?”

Bran Cook stood on the podium, snorting coldly, “First, you need to have the qualifications!”

He had long found Quella Radcliffe displeasing to the eye, yet her speech that morning under pressure had made it necessary for him to agree to the Radcliffe Group joining the alliance.

Now that Quella Radcliffe was stepping forward to bring humiliation upon herself, he certainly relished venting.

He dared not be arrogant toward the Willson Group, but when it came to the Radcliffe Group, he did as he pleased.

“Follow my instructions.”

Julius Reed softly advised Quella Radcliffe.

“Can it really work? What if…”

Quella Radcliffe looked troubled.

The words Julius Reed taught her were a bit too much…

“No worries, the general manager of the Willson Group is a friend of a friend of a friend of mine. We’re very close. This small favor will surely be granted.”

Faced with Quella Radcliffe’s doubts, Julius Reed gave a very unreliable answer.

“Alright!”

Quella Radcliffe took a deep breath, and said to Bran Cook, “If I fail in this negotiation, then right in front of everyone here, I will announce my marriage to you. And as for the Radcliffe Group, you won’t need to acquire it—I will directly give it to you as a dowry!”

Hiss!

At these words, many looked at Quella Radcliffe with bizarre expressions in their eyes.

Wasn’t this a clear case of asking for trouble?

Or was it that Quella Radcliffe had suddenly seen the light and wanted to give herself a way out, taking the opportunity to join the Cook Family and bringing the bankrupt company with her?

“Are you serious about this?”

Bran Cook’s heart was filled with joy, but he tried his hardest to look indifferent, “With so many people here, don’t joke with me.”

“The entrepreneurs of Gonzalez City are here; I believe my character as Quella Radcliffe is very clear to everyone. If I indeed fail, I will do as I said!”

Quella Radcliffe said with a serious face, “But if I succeed, you must kneel down and apologize for your previous rudeness!”

Hearing this, Bran Cook hesitated for a moment.

If he really had to kneel publicly, wouldn’t it damage his reputation?

“Is Mr. Cook lacking confidence? If so many of you men can’t manage it, yet I can, then you men might as well go home and take care of the children.”

Quella Radcliffe, following the words taught by Julius Reed, provoked Bran Cook.

Sure enough, after her provocation, Bran Cook immediately became arrogant, “I accept your challenge! If I can’t handle this, you stand no chance!”

“Then it’s a deal!”

Quella Radcliffe glanced at him, turned around, and walked towards the Maybach parked outside the club.