If new about this got out, Sentel Corporation’s reputation would be tainted.
A major incident like this would cause the executives to be outraged.
“That’s bullsh*t!” Jonathan yelled out in anger once he realized that Jasper was about to make his way out of the trap that he had tried so hard to set up.
“The patent for the MP3 is worth at least 50 million US dollars. You’re buying it at a price of 20 million US dollars. What is this if it isn’t a collusion between internal staff and an outsider?”
Jasper glanced at Jonathan and replied in a calm and collected voice. “I discussed this deal with your uncle, Mr. Emerson Lang. Do you mean to say that your uncle is the person that is colluding with me?”
Jonathan’s expression changed. Although he wanted to put an end to Jasper Laine, that did not mean that he dared to involve his uncle in the matter.
“Of course, my uncle wouldn’t collude with a figure of low importance like you. You must have deceived him with your sly words!” Jonathan yelled. He glared at Jasper with a sneer spread across his face.
“Furthermore, you can’t change the fact that you bought a patent that is worth 50 million US dollars at the price of 20 million US dollars regardless of the excuse you try to draft up. Sentel Corporation would never do business at a loss.”
Jonathan looked at Jasper proudly. “If you want to try to win a bargain, you’ll have to wait till your next life. With me around, don’t even think of taking advantage of us. People like you are always like this. You’re filthy poor, undeveloped, and completely rotten,” he shouted.
“You must apologize for insulting us,” Jasper said in an even tone.
Jonathan scoffed. Just as he was about to say something back, Jasper continued speaking, “Since you guys intend to back out on this contract, there’s nothing more I will say. I can give up on it, but you guys will have to pay me 20 million US dollars in compensation as per the conditions of the contract of intent that we’ve previously signed.
“If you refuse, I wouldn’t mind raising an international lawsuit against you.”
There was a vexed expression on Mr. Hampton’s face. First off, the group president was involved in this incident. If things went south, the company would face a huge loss.
He was simply a small department head that was in charge of overlooking issues regarding the company’s integrity. He did not dare to get involved in major issues that involved the group president and the company’s reputation.
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