Chapter 33: Negotiation Failed
Brandon was puzzled. He had received an invitation from Skyview, the chairman of the Twin Group.
Brandon was familiar with the Twin Group, a large conglomerate. The company had a wide range of businesses, including film and television, real estate, e-commerce, logistics, the internet, and even the medical industry.
HealthPro Medical Devices Company had some business connections with the Twin Group. However, the Twin Group's scale was totally different from HealthPro Medical Devices Company's. The Twin Group was a Fortune 500 company, while HealthPro Medical Devices Company was just a small enterprise. The difference between the two was immense.
So, although Brandon found it somewhat puzzling, he accepted Skyview's invitation.
Skyview's invitation to Brandon was an honor, and if Brandon didn't attend, he might offend Skyview. Offending a billionaire like Skyview would have serious consequences.
The meeting took place in a grand hotel.
"Mr. Mitchell, I've been wanting to meet you for a long time!" Skyview recognized Brandon at a glance. However, recalling Brandon's naked body in the sex video, Skyview felt disgusted. Therefore, Skyview didn't shake hands with Brandon; they just smiled and exchanged pleasantries.
"Mr. Scott, how young you are!" Looking at Skyview, a sense of jealousy arose in Brandon's heart.
From a low-level worker to a top manager, Brandon put in so much effort and endured so much hardship just to become a millionaire.
And Skyview, being so young and a billionaire, clearly didn't build his wealth from himself but inherited it! This made Brandon truly infuriated!
Skyview was younger than him! He was also more handsome and richer! It was truly exasperating!
However, as a prominent figure in the business world, Brandon was also a very shrewd person. Although he felt irritated, he remained composed, smiling and exchanging pleasantries with Skyview. He appeared very respectful towards Skyview and acted very politely.
After Skyview had seated Brandon, he said, "Mr. Mitchell, the Alaskan king crab in this hotel is exquisite and fresh. You must try it!"
Pointing to the king crab on the table, Skyview then said to the waiter, "Bring up my 1982 Lafite!"
The food was excellent. The wine was exquisite. Overall, such expenses were quite extravagant for Brandon.
"Mr. Scott, why did you invite me here?" After the meal, Brandon asked directly.
"Mr. Mitchell, I heard of you. Your journey from poverty to riches is truly admirable. It makes me, a lucky inheritor of five billion, admire you wholeheartedly!" Skyview said sincerely. "Please finish this glass!" With that, Skyview raised his glass to Brandon.
Brandon's expression twitched. He was quite upset.
'If given the choice, I would also prefer to inherit five billion by luck rather than struggle for a few million throughout my life! Who wouldn't want to inherit wealth rather than start from scratch?' he thought bitterly.
Brandon was feeling a bit envious and jealous, but he endured it. He politely finished his drink.
Then he said, "Thank you for the toast, Mr. Scott. However, you, as an outstanding talent, have no connection with me. For such a sudden invitation to have been extended, there must be something important you wish to discuss, right?"
"I do have a request!" Skyview said seriously.
Brandon's heart skipped a beat. "Mr. Scott, if you have any problem, feel free to speak. Within my capabilities, I will not disappoint you."
"I want to acquire your company!" Skyview said. "To be precise, I want to acquire HealthPro Medical Devices Company!"
"What?" Brandon was surprised. "You're not joking, are you?"
"I'm serious!" Skyview said. "I greatly admire your HealthPro Medical Devices Company. I'm determined to acquire this company! Name your price! I'm very wealthy!"
Brandon's mind sped up, weighing the pros and cons.
HealthPro Medical Devices Company was crucial to Brandon, the culmination of his life's work and his true foundation. Normally, Brandon would never sell HealthPro Medical Devices Company.
But in this world, everything has a price. If the money is right, then everything is negotiable.
"One billion!" Brandon held up a finger. "One billion! If you offer one billion, I'll sell the company to you. Otherwise, there's nothing to discuss!"
"Based on my valuation, your company is worth only thirty million. Asking for a billion is too greedy, isn't it?" Skyview chuckled.
With a stern face, Brandon said, "Mr. Scott, don't joke around. HealthPro Medical Devices Company is the company I devoted all my life to. I won't sell it for less than a billion. If you think a billion is too high, let's work out a new number."
"Five million!" Skyview said, taking out a five million check and a share transfer agreement. "Five million. Sign this agreement! You have one minute to consider!"
Brandon was shocked!
A company worth thirty million, and Skyview wanted to buy it for five million?
What gave Skyview the audacity?
This was no less than a crime.
Brandon said coldly, "Are you serious? A company worth thirty million, and you're offering only five million?"
"I'm very serious. Initially, I wouldn't have offered you any money, but to be polite, I'm giving you five million as a retirement fee. You should thank me for the generosity," Skyview said.
"You're out of your mind!" Brandon said sternly. "Who do you think you are? Just because you have money, you think you can do whatever you want? Do you think I would even consider the five million? Let me tell you, my company is not for sale now!"
Clearly, the negotiation had failed!
Brandon was outraged; he had never been humiliated by someone to this extent. It was ridiculous that Skyview intended to acquire Brandon's company for only five million. This gesture was seen by Brandon as a disrespect to his dignity.
In any case, the negotiation had failed!
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