Chapter 84 I Shall Take Them All
"I'm afraid that won't be possible," Winston declined, "You are aware that nurturing this is no easy task; it has demanded considerable dedication from us. Moreover, given its already limited quantity, it is not suited for large-scale deployment by your group, hence..."
"I don't need a large quantity, and half of your current stock is sufficient for me," Evelyn looked around and said, "Whatever amount you have, provide me with half first. However, I will also claim the other half, and leave it in your care for safekeeping. Do not sell it to anyone else."
"Forgive me, but we could not proceed in this manner," Winston expressed a look of dilemma, continuing to refuse politely.
"Just tell us how much money you want," Cathy spoke up from the side. Seeing Evelyn's insistence, she thought there must be a good reason for it.
Indeed, these grafted maples were hard to come by, and being able to secure all of them should be very useful. However, the price would definitely be high.
"It's not about money. We've put in so much effort, yet we still haven't fully succeeded. We are still experimenting."
"You can keep experimenting. I shall take them all. I can pay you all the money, and you can keep half to continue your experiments. I won't hold you accountable."
The terms offered were indeed tempting, and Winston hesitated. "Let me inquire about it."
It was not something he could decide alone, but Cathy also hesitated. The condition set by Evelyn was truly unprecedented. These maples were not cheap, and with their unique variety, the pricing was uncertain. By agreeing outright, it would only encourage the other party to continuously raise prices, placing them at a considerable disadvantage.
"Evelyn." While Winston was busy making a phone call, Cathy gently tugged at her sleeve. "Do we really need that many? Not to mention, we haven't even tried them yet; we don't know how the final product will turn out. Even if we succeed in production, the high cost of raw materials would make it difficult to price the product, and few people could afford it."
Her concerns were not unfounded. After all, from the company's perspective, no matter how freely the perfumer could create, the essential oils and perfumes produced still had to serve the company's interests.
"There will be people willing to pay for it," Evelyn said confidently.
"Even if there are a few who appreciate it, they are not the majority. Our current research and development could only carry the Neogenito Fragrances label. In the perfume industry, Neogenito Fragrances is not yet considered top-tier, at least not a luxury item."
In fact, not to mention Neogenito Fragrances, there were only a few brands domestically that could be considered luxury perfume brands. Most people still recognized the most famous international brands.
Therefore, Cathy's concerns were not entirely without merit.
"It is precisely because we lack it that we should strive to create our own brand!" she said. "If we fail, the money for purchasing the raw materials will be deducted from my salary until it's paid off."
"Evelyn, you are being impulsive?"
Unexpectedly, she was so insistent. Cathy was surprised and wanted to say more, but Winston had finished his call. "Alright, since you are so sincere, we could agree, but regarding the price..."
"We can negotiate."
Seeing her sincere demeanor, Winston smiled, "Rest assured. Since you are sincere, we won't overcharge you. However, the cost of cultivating these few maples is not low. Even though we are inclined to lower the price, it won't be cheap. Let's add a little on top of the cost price and labor."
With those words, Winston produced a piece of paper and a pen, jotting down a figure before passing it over. "What do you think of this?"
Cathy glanced at it, a six-figure sum, and her expression changed. "This is too..."
"It's fine." Evelyn nodded, effortlessly clinching the deal.
"Evelyn, I think we should reconsider." As her leader, Cathy felt it necessary to remind her. However, Evelyn was so confident that she was even willing to use her salary as collateral, making it difficult for her to refuse.
"If you feel it's not suitable, I can buy it in my capacity, with my own money."
Although she didn't have much money at the moment, she could borrow some from someone.
"Alright." Given Evelyn's attitude, Cathy didn't insist further. She turned to Winston. "You must ensure that what you give us is truly the best. Don't sell seconds at best quality prices."
"Rest assured. Even if we intended to do so, we couldn't find substandard ones to pass off as premium."
After all, this item was too unique. Even if they wanted to pass off substandard goods, they would have to cultivate them first.
"That's great."
As they signed the contract, paid the deposit, and left the flower garden site, they spotted a car parked adjacent, bearing the same design but a different color. Just as they glimpsed at it while stepping into their vehicle, Vivian emerged from inside, arm in arm with Rosen.
"Evelyn, get in the car and close the door quickly. Vivian has arrived," Cathy announced as she settled into the vehicle.
Evelyn was speechless.
How come she hadn't noticed before how humorous Cathy was?
Vivian naturally saw her, too, and when she noticed that Evelyn was also driving a Wrangler, her gaze sharpened.
However, the driver swiftly started the car, promptly leaving the parking lot without any direct confrontation. Cathy glanced back and noted Vivian still glaring intently at their vehicle.
She chuckled and shook her head, "Evelyn, did she steal your boyfriend, or did you steal hers? I can't help but feel that you not only took her boyfriend but also harbor other grudges against her, am I right?"
Evelyn replied, "I am not that idle, nor am I that cruel."
"Indeed! However, she is giving off the impression. How she resents you so passionately, with eyes that could pierce through at the mere sight of you," Cathy chuckled, in jest, finding Vivian's emotions rather enigmatic.
Evelyn shook her head, not knowing either.
In fact, if she hadn't discovered Liam's affair, she might never have realized Vivian hated her.
While not in an overtly intimate relationship with Vivian, their bond, forged from university to graduation, resonated deeply with her introverted self, where only Liam and Vivian stood as steadfast companions.
Liam emphasized the necessity of Vivian's versatile skills in both public relations and research for the company's advancement, stating the need for a reliable female companion at events. She shrugged off any concerns, acknowledging no wrong towards Vivian. Hence, the source of this simmering animosity remained perplexing to her.
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