chapter 126 Your answer?
The clock strike five am and re sill haven''t heard from Robert. He only had one hour left to decide, that''s why she didn''t bother him even though she continually checked her phone Ack on the door interrupted her.
Matthew strat ide the office bringing a cup of hot chocte in his hands. "Here, drink this "He ced the mug down in front of ire. She frowned and looked at the hot chocte weirdly then looked up to Matthew "What is this?"
"It''s a hot chocte." He said in a matter of fact
"And what is this for
"It''s forsoothing your nerves. I know you are anxious."
She raised her brows instinctively. "How do you know I''m anxious?"
Matthew lips curl up to a smirk as he crossed his arms over his chest. "ire, I know everything about you." However, tre didn''t bought it. She leaned back to her chair and cross her arms over her chest.
*Matthew Finnegan, you watch me from the surveince camera, huh?" he tensed up before shaking his head.
"No," he said as he looked elsewhere but ire''s eyes. She narrowed her eyes at him. "Matthew," she said in a warning tone, and he sighed. "Fine, you got me. moved to sit at the chair in front of the desk "Don''t be mad at me. I was just worried about you since you did not want to talk to anyone. And you kept ncing on your phone repeatedly."
ire couldn''t help but sighed. "I''m sorry. I did not meant to be nade to you earlier. I was just upset,"
Matthew raised his brows curiously. "What happened earlier?"
"Robert mention my parents. He said something about how my parents will be disappointed at me for acting the way i
Matthew gazed hardened and his face looked serious. "What? He said that? After what he did, be still have the audacity to say that you? Don''t fall for it, ire. I''m sure it is one of his tricks to make you feel guilty and then you let it go about the contract."
She nodded in agreement. "I thought so too, Even though at first it is troubling me but then I realized he was trying to y victim."
"Is there a reason why you kept checking your phone?"
"I gave time for Robert to decide whether he wants to sell his sharese, or send a video of him cheating on his wife,"
Scrunching his brows, Matthew couldn''t help wondering how ire low about obert personal affairs, and he couldn''t help but asked. "How did you know about
ire smiled proudly since she always one step ahead. "Remember when I first got here? I saw him making out with his personal secretary but that time I didn''t take it seriously however, to confront him I need something to ckmail Robert, so I decided to use that." "Do you think he will care about it?"
ire scoffed. "A man like Robert will obviously care about it. He is the type of person who value their status"
"What time he will coat you?"
"I gave him time limit till six this evening, her phone vibrate and as she check it, is Robert himself messaging ire. "Speak of the devil, he text me to meet him at the restaurant."
*sandra, could you please bring me the document I told you to print earlier? ire said through the interrom
"Of course, I will bring it right away."
A momentter, the door open and Sandra deliver the document. "Thank you, Sandra. She nodded and leave.
ire stood up and grab herbag, "Matthew, I need you toe with me."
"Roger that, ire."
The two of them make their way out of the office. ire anticipated Robert answer. She couldn''t help but wonder what excuses he will make this time.
The drive wasn''t that long since it is not that for fem ire''s office. She didn''t waste time and jump out of the car with Matthew following behind her. As she walked inside the restaurant, a staff greet her Are you Ms. Cale Peterson?
"Yes, that''s me."
"Right this way,mas ire followed her and was stunned to see the restaurant empty
The stall lead where Robert is already seated while drinking his wine. He noticed ire and stood up from his seat.Published by N?v''elD/rama.Org.
"sie, have a seat. "His eyes then move to Matthew with a frowned. "I believe this is a private conversation."
"No, he stay line "ire said famly which makes Robert frowned but didn''t say anything
"you agter?"
"Well, I believe we cane up with an agreement."
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She narrowed her eyes at han disliking the sound of it. However, she didn''t intervene as she waited for him to finish.
"Maybe we can negotiate. After all I am the reason Metacostex could be this sessful"
Aloudughed escape ine lips as soon as she heard Robert said that. She couldn''t believe her ears and also his bravery to ask for a negotiation even it i
He frowned in annoyance hearing herugh "You know it is impolite toughed when someone is talking seriously."
ire raised her brows. "I''m sorry if myughed offend you but I find your words fumy."
"How so
"You see, Metacortex is sessful because of me. I repeat you only invested in it, but I did the work You don''t even have a connection and I v approach each one of them because you are too proud to do it yourself." ire leaned forward as she ced her hands on the table. "How''s this, I will buy all your shares just name the price you want."
He scoffed indisbeliet. "This is not about money, ire"
*If it is not about money, then why do you work with Venus? More so, you ruined my project and wanted to see me fail. Do you have othertention, Habest?" raised her brows suspiciously.
He tried to remain calm even though his heart thumped faster. "You are seeing this the wrong way, ire. 1-
"I don''t care what you''re going to say. I am here to here your decision not your story or opinion. Either you sell your shares of your video about you affair, I will send it to your wite or better yer public."
His eyes widened as he stood up. "You told me you only send it to my wife."
"I changed my mind. Choose wisely Robert, I''m sure you''re smart.
The silence is deafening as Matthew and ire waited for Robert to respond. Robert couldn''t find another excuse. His attempt to negotiate with Chalte didn''t work out as he thought. Bertier, bened to find any dirt on ire, so he can use it on her, but it is impossible. She doesn''t have any bad history and even if she has IL IS still tolerate in the society and he lows ire is brave enough to let him publish it on social media. So, it is no use.
"So? Your answer?" she raised her eyebrows as she leaned back to the chair.
"Fine! I will sell you, my shares."