The Lloyd Group was currently the second only to White Corp in Crana. 5% of the shares alone had large market value.
Shane wanted 15% at a time.
Moreover, this was only the engagement gift. For the marriage, there was another requirement.
However, although the 15% share was a lot, if it was all to Melissa, that was fine. But if it was for the Callahan family, it made Lyra and Keith very upset.
The atmosphere in the hall froze for a moment, and no one took the lead in speaking for a long time.
Shane observed the two of their faces and smiled, "Melissa is a big star. Since the announcement of her status as the daughter of the Callahan family, many of the gentry have come to me to ask about engagement. Basically, they're willing to give 15% shares of their group, so I just ask your opinion. "
Keith was silent.
He was not the head of Lloyd Group, and he couldn't make decisions about it.
Moreover, as a member of Lloyd family, he held only 15% of the shares in the Lloyd Group, which could not be moved but with the permission of the family's master.
Shane's requirement for 15% of the shares was unbelievable.
Lyra smiled slightly and answered, "Won't you ask too much? For the same amount of shares, the Lloyd Group and other groups can't be compared in terms of market values."
Shane: "They will include other gifts in addition to the 15% of the group's shares. I know the Lloyd Group's share price is higher so I only make that one request."
Lyra was a little annoyed by his double-dealing smile and retorted him bluntly.
"Mr. Shane, this request can simply be considered a overpricing. Melissa grew up in the orphanage. With her own efforts, she started her career from the talent show held by the group. Her resources for acting are provided by the group and Keith."
"She got the honor of Best Actress step by step. In addition to her own talent and hard work, her success can not be separated from Keith and me."
"The Callahan family hasn't helped her one day in twenty years. And the family has contributed nothing to her except the identity as the daughter of a powerful family."
"In this case, why do you ask my family for 15% of the group's shares? I'm afraid Melissa can not enjoy the money but for your family."
"Your family has only been kind to her, not nurturing. You bargain for her like a commodity when you know she and Keith are already in a relationship. Mr. Shane, you really are cool and realistic."
He was fixed by her but he was unperturbed. There was no trace of embarrassment at all.
He leisurely sipped his tea, and his tone was calm, "Lyra, why so angry? This is just a discussion. There is still room for discussion. No hurry. Wait until you think clearly. It's not too late."
Lyra didn't bother to listen to his words, got up and smoothed her skirt, "Which room is Melissa in? I'll go up and see her."
"She is doing her makeup and changing her dress, so it may not be convenient. Anyway, the party will start soon. You will see her then."
He didn't even let them meet her in advance?
Lyra was so upset that she turned her head and walked away.
With two steps away, she turned back, "You can me Lyra. That sounds weird. Mr. Shane, you should call me Mrs. White in the future."
Shane's expression froze slightly, and soon he smiled, "Okay."
When she came out of the hall, Malcolm was waiting outside and immediately came up and asked, "Rara, how is it going? Does the engagement go well?"
Lyra's face was stony and she shook her head.
Malcolm frowned, "Shane did not agree? But Keith and Melissa are already in a relationship. Although it's not public, they are actually together. Shane has no reason to refuse."
"I was the one who refused." Lyra lowered her eyes and calmly explained, "He asked for 15% of the Lloyd Group's shares as an engagement gift."
"15%?" Malcolm was slightly startled. Obviously he didn't expect it.
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