If it weren’t for the distance between them, Rosalind would have felt as if his spit was hitting her face.
“Our compensation amount is primarily based on the area of the land use certificate. The company has already shown the utmost sincerity,” Rosalind said, trying to reason with him as she had no other choice.
The man snorted coldly, “Don’t think I don’t know. My house is right at the entrance of the resort! As long as I don’t move, your project has to stop. And you still try to persuade me? You’d better go back and persuade your boss. I want five million, take the money and I’ll leave!”
Rosalind didn’t get angry but instead smiled, “Sir, for you to say this, it’s clear someone has told you something. But did this person also mention that if this negotiation doesn’t go well, the resort plans to change the entrance direction?”
“You… you can’t fool me!” The man, although still insisting on five million, clearly lost some of his previous confidence and smugness.
“Well, it seems this trip was in vain. I won’t disturb you any longer.” Rosalind smiled, turned around, and left without any hesitation.
Yes, she was using this final tactic to advance by retreating!
Having tried all other methods to no avail, she had no choice but to take a desperate measure.
Back in the car, she took out her phone and dialed her superior’s number, “Hello, Mr. Wong? Who has seen the final draft of our project design? The design plans have been leaked, which is why this stubborn homeowner refuses to move.”
Rosalind calmly analyzed the situation for him; it wasn’t hard to understand.
The leaker was either a relative of the homeowner or someone with vested interests connected to him. If he got the five million, they could share it.
Mr. Wong raised his voice on the other end, “I knew something was off! Wait, I have to investigate this thoroughly!”
After reporting her work, Rosalind had just hung up when her phone rang with a WeChat video call.
The car was a bit stuffy; she rolled down the window with one hand and answered the call with the other.
A pair of big black eyes like grapes immediately appeared on the screen, darting around, “Mommy~”
The voice was soft and adorable, melting Rosalind’s heart instantly and sweeping away all her work-related worries. “Hey, Floyd, did you miss Mommy?”
“Yes! Auntie won’t let me eat chocolate!” Floyd pouted, with shiny drool at the corner of his mouth, already knowing how to complain.
On the other side, Tilda’s voice protested, “I secretly gave you two pieces! If you tell your mom, she won’t give you any!”
Rosalind smiled helplessly, “Floyd, eating too much chocolate is bad for your teeth!”
“See? I told you!” Tilda started shouting again.
Seeing no one siding with him, Floyd burst into tears, tears streaming down his face.
Just as Rosalind was about to say that maybe one more piece wouldn’t hurt, she suddenly heard a familiar voice nearby!
“I’m here to inspect the site. Hmm… quite a bit of time has been delayed already. Mr. Walters intends to withdraw his investment.”
It was Cedric.
He was walking step by step towards her car.
Rosalind’s heart seemed to stop; her mind went blank, and she froze in place.
Wherever Cedric appeared, Ulric was usually not far behind…
She felt cold sweat break out all over her body and even forgot to hang up the video call with Floyd!