Chapter 189
The situation was frustratingly complex since Kane technically had the upper hand. As at family patriarch and Lauren’s elder, Kane had made what appeared to be a concession by lowering the price by 30 million, making it difficult for Lauren to refuse without seeming disrespectful.
If Harvey had been the only one present, Lauren could have continued negotiating. However, with the cunning Kane there, it was awkward for her, as a younger person, to keep bargaining.
Nonetheless, she was not foolish enough to accept such an astronomical sum of 120 million. dollars.
Meanwhile, Harvey was secretly delighted that bringing his father along worked out so well. Kane’s negotiating skills far surpassed his own, and the Weller family was past caring about their reputation they just wanted to rip off the Rhodes family while they could.
“Lauren, if there’s no issue, let’s sign the contract!” Kane said with a seemingly friendly smile.
Lauren silently cursed the crafty old man while outwardly hesitating. “Mr. Weller Senior, I think…”
“Lauren, spare me the excuses,” Kane cut her off assertively. “Once we sign the contract and you transfer the 120 million to the Weller family account, we could talk about how our families had gone way back. Wouldn’t that be lovely?”
Lauren’s palms were sweating as she considered whether to confront Kane directly. While the Rhodes family could handle any fallout with the Wellers, she knew Michael would use this incident against her.
“Come on, Lauren, surely 120 million isn’t an issue for the Rhodes family?” Harvey pressed.‘ Just sign the contract and keep things simple!”
Lauren took a deep breath, ready to refuse despite the consequences. She was not afraid, knowing Andrew had her back.
“I think Ms. Rhodes should pay 120 million,” Andrew suddenly commented, catching everyone off guard.
“You can’t be serious! Andrew, that’s 120 million How can you let Lauren pay that?” Francesca exclaimed in shock.
Even Lauren stared at Andrew in disbelief, surprised by his support for the deal.
Harvey laughed triumphantly. “Andrew knows a good deal when he sees it! The Oakridge Club is Jayrodale’s most prestigious venue. If we weren’t all friends here, I’d be asking for at least 150 million.”
Kane remained silent with a slight smile, assuming Andrew was either trying to curry favor or needed something from the Weller family.
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Christina inwardly scoffed at Andrew’s apparent change in character. While she was currently aligned with the Weller family, she felt disappointed to see Andrew apparently abandoning his principles when faced with someone of Kane’s status.
