Chapter 440 Word Travels Fast
Even though Robert had named conditions, I was still thrilled that he had agreed to work with our company. If nothing else, we at least got a one-year contract with his company.
“Fair enough. I promise we won’t let you down, Mr. Downer. My secretary and I will be at your office tomorrow. We can go over the details then.”
Since Robert was willing to give our company a chance, I had to strike while the iron was hot. As soon as his contract with Michael ends, I’ll have to get him to sign one with us.
“No problem.” He then glanced at me before continuing, “Ms. Garcia, aren’t you curious why I agreed to work with your company so readily?” questioned Robert with his smile still hanging on his face.
“Why is that?” I did wonder why he agreed to hire our company so quickly, but I just thought I was overthinking it. Since the man pointed it out, I was curious to find out the reason.
“I respect your dedication. As the director of your company, you could’ve had somebody else meet me, but that’s not what you did. It shows you’re a very responsible person and I can depend on you to get things done.”
Robert paid me yet another compliment for my eagerness, but I knew I only did what I did because I was desperate to consolidate myself.
Of course, I could not tell my potential client that, or I would risk getting myself into unwanted trouble.
“Thank you for your kind words and for putting your trust in me, Mr. Downer. All I can do is promise to live up to your expectation.”
Smiling at Robert, I suddenly felt hopeful. The meeting went better than I expected, which made me feel like I had gotten the better of Michael for once.
After chatting for a while and finishing up our coffee, we each went our own way.
All fired up because of the successful poaching, I started preparing for the next meeting with Robert as soon as I got home.
Meanwhile, Michael received news of my discussion with Robert not long after I had met the man.
That evening, after I was done compiling the documents for Robert, my doorbell rang. Curious, I hurried over to the front door with an eyebrow raised.
It turned out that Michael had come to visit. I could not help but be shocked to see the man since we had not seen each other for three days. My heart was racing as I gazed at him in surprise.
“Why are you here? Is there something you need?” I questioned with a slight frown.
Even though it was not unusual for companies to be poaching each other’s clients, I still felt somewhat guilty when Michael appeared at my doorstep.
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