HONEY, Love Me One More Time novel Chapter 221

‘Good to hear that you’ve learned quickly. That’s a valuable lesson I wanted to teach you. It’s applicable not only in personal matters but also in doing business. Understanding your opponent thoroughly enables you to anticipate their actions, steer situations according to your intentions, and proactively address potential challenges. By doing so, you gain a competitive edge, seize opportunities ahead of others, and establish a position of strength and success in the business world.’
It was the first time that Mr. Mysterious had talked to Estelle so seriously.
Estelle sat up straight subconsciously and concentrated her mind on the task at hand.
‘Therefore, my current task is to anticipate the actions of our supplier’s representative during the afternoon meeting and proactively devise strategies to address them in advance?’
‘Yes.’
‘But I don’t know who the representative is at all. How can I guess what he wants to do?’
‘Irrespective of his identity, the representative inherently acts in the best interests of the company. In the context of this project, which involves gem importing, York initially aimed to procure all the gems using capital provided by Cristofer, thereby establishing a complete monopoly over the jewelry market in Hadale. His intention was to subsequently sell the gems to other jewelry companies at inflated prices. However, with Cristofer withdrawing his investment from the company, York is now faced with a shortage of funds to fulfill the payment for the gems. Consequently, the supplier’s primary objective revolves around obtaining the agreed-upon payment outlined in the contract. By securing sufficient funds, this predicament can be easily resolved.’
Estelle thought for a while and was still confused.
‘But where can I get so much money now? I checked the account and found that we still need about fifteen million dollars.’
‘There are two ways. One is simple, and the other is hard. Which one do you want to know first?’
‘Of course, the simple one.’
‘The simplest way to solve this problem is to ask me for help.’
Seeing the message, Estelle chuckled.
‘I don’t want to ask you for help unless it’s absolutely necessary.’
‘I knew you wouldn’t choose this way. But I still have to ask you the last time. Are you sure you really don’t need my help? This is the quickest and simplest way to solve the problem.’
On this matter, Estelle was determined. Then she replied.
‘Sir, I don’t want to be a parasite that has to rely on you in everything. I want to be strong.’
‘Estelle, may I ask you a question?’
‘Yes. Go ahead.’
‘After I finish dealing with everything, will you still be willing to go abroad and start a new life with me?’
Sure, everything we are currently undertaking is in pursuit of our new life, isn’t it? Once you resolve your personal affairs and I successfully regain control of the company, ensuring that those who have acted unjustly face the consequences, we will be free to leave this place behind us.’
‘However, I’m concerned that once you assume control of the company and achieve success, you may be hesitant to give up the company…’
Seeing the message, Estelle was stunned for a moment and then smiled.
‘What about you? Are you willing to give up your company?’
‘Yes.’
Estelle was surprised at his reply.
‘Estelle, as long as I can be with you for the rest of my life, I’m willing to give up my property, my company, and even my life.’
Estelle held the phone in her hand, staring at the words on the screen, and fell into a prolonged silence. She was unsure of how to respond to him.
Before she replied to the message, Mr. Mysterious texted her again.
‘If you want, I will help you deal with the company’s affairs. You just need to do what you like without worries and live a happy and carefree life. You can continue to work as a jewelry designer or do something else you want. As for other things, you can leave them to me. I’m willing to do anything for you as long as you are with me.’
Mr. Mysterious was pleading with her to be with him. Thinking about this, Estelle couldn’t help but feel a little sad.
Since the two of them were together, Mr. Mysterious seemed to have been tormented by feelings of insecurity.
He always tried to confirm again and again that she would not leave him no matter what happened. Although she had told him firmly that she would not leave him, Mr. Mysterious was still worried and felt insecure.
Estelle then texted him to comfort him.
‘Sir, no other men are chasing me now. Besides, I’m a single mother with two children and have cancer. No one will want to be with such a woman as me except you. You don’t have to worry that I will leave you.’
‘I’m still worried.’
‘Are you worried that I will be with Tim? His family has been urging him to get married as soon as possible. And he came to me just because he thinks I’m a suitable marriage partner. But he doesn’t like me at all. And I’ve rejected him.’
After a long time, Mr. Mysterious replied to her. ‘I’m not worried about this.’
‘Then what are you worried about?’
‘I’m worried that you will... abandon me.’
When Estelle was thinking about what to say to set his mind at rest, Mr. Mysterious sent her a message again and changed the topic.
‘Well, let’s talk about it later. Now let’s talk business first. Estelle, the supplier, wants you to pay the balance as soon as possible. Therefore, you should think about how to raise enough money for the payment. As for what you should do, think about the classic story about the soda water bottle that the teacher told you when you were in middle school.’
The story about the soda water bottle? She thought for a while and was enlightened.
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At about four o’clock in the afternoon, York came to the meeting room. “Estelle, come with me. It’s time to meet the representatives of the supplier.”
“Okay.” Estelle stood up and moved her limbs which got stiff because she had worked at the desk for a long time. Then she took a deep breath and said, “Let’s go.”
“Have you found a solution?” York asked worriedly.
“I’ll play it by ear at the negotiation,” Estelle said vaguely.
Hearing this, York frowned and said in displeasure, “Our supplier is very powerful, and we can’t afford to offend it. Watch your mouth later!”
“I’ll try my best.”
York glared at her disapprovingly and said, “Estelle, it doesn’t matter if you can do it. At worst, the project will continue to drag on for a few months. After Gretchen and Cristofer get married, I’ll try to persuade him to invest in the company again.”
“Okay.”
“Don’t be absent-minded. Keep my words in mind.”
“I see, Uncle York.”