Morrison’s overwhelming force had Page and Brin looking embarrassed and afraid.
While the three of them were of similar age, Morrison had grown up in a wealthy family and received the best education available. When he graduated, he got a job in the world-class Layman Investment Bank’s middle management.
As for Page and Brin…
Page’s family could still be considered slightly powerful, but Brin had come from an ordinary family.
Not to mention that Page’s family background was nothing in comparison to Morrison’s.
“We have no intention of offending you, Mr. Morrison, but you understand that cooperation has to be done on common grounds, at least. And we believe that you…”
“I mean that Layman Investment Bank’s conditions are too harsh. By purchasing 80% of our shares with 60 million as well as accepting you as our operational supervisor, we would then lose all initiative.”
Page glanced at his partner and spoke with difficulty.
“We cannot possibly accept such harsh conditions.”
Morrison scoffed and leaned back against the chair as he spoke coldly, “You need to know that there are at least 8,000 to 10,000 start-up companies like yours in the United States. Do you know what makes you different from them?
“The only difference is that I like you and I’m willing to invest. Yet you’re criticizing me for having harsh conditions?
“What makes you think that a small company like yours will still find other sources of investment after rejecting Layman Investments, huh?”
Page clenched his jaw at Morrison’s words and replied, “There are other people interested in our company, at least.”
“That man of Somer descent?” Morrison’s expression grew even more mocking.
“Somerland is nothing but a poor, underdeveloped, and feudal country. The only people you’ll find there are scammers and ruffians! Do they even know what the internet is? Or what a technology company is?
“You’re people of the United States, and yet you lower yourself just so you can work with the lowly people of Somer descent? How shameless!”
Page frowned heavily at that and was about to speak when Brin tugged on his hand to stop him.
After stopping Page, Brin then gave Morrison an apologetic smile. “We’re merely getting in touch with them, Mr. Morrison. After all, this is someone Mr. Todd has introduced. He bought 27% of Google’s shares from Mr. Todd.
“Even if not to discuss the terms of cooperation with him, it’s only right we meet him considering he’s one of our shareholders.”
“So you’re using Todd’s name to shut me up, then?” Morrison scoffed.
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