Chapter 122 Unsettled Ground
Kade’s POV:
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I stayed where I was, not saying a word, because I had no idea what to say, and for some reason my mood had already taken a turn for the worse.
“What’s wrong with you?”
Shopped already walked a few steps ahead before noticing I hadn’t followed. She turned back, looking at me
confusion.
ed out of it and walked toward her, keeping my tone even..
ng.”
dropping her off at Howard Academy, I headed straight back to the Howell estate.
y the time I stepped into my office, the five project managers were already waiting. They stood as soon as I walked in, but I gestured for them to sit and took my place at the head of the table without wasting time.
“Where are we with Ironvale Pack?” I asked.
Caleb stood up, his expression serious.
“They’re still holding firm,” he said. “Their technology gives them leverage, and they’re using it. They’ve shown interest in our proposal, but they won’t budge on the key terms, especially profit sharing and risk allocation.”
I tapped my fingers lightly against the table as I considered it.
“What exactly are they asking for?”
Caleb hesitated briefly before answering, “They want a sixty–forty split. Their favor.”
A quiet, humorless laugh slipped out.
“Sixty–forty? That’s bold. So they think having better tech means they can control the entire deal?”
Miles leaned forward slightly, picking up the discussion.
“They are being aggressive, but their technology is exactly what we need right now. If we secure this partnership it’ll significantly strengthen our position in the smart tech market and help us scale faster.”
I let the room settle for a moment before responding, “They’re pushing because they think we don’t have a
artners may not be as advanced, but they’re offering terms that actually make choice.” I said. “Pu
sense.”
Cal
That’s true. There are a few other packs willing to go much lower, but the gap in technology is significant.”
Aurora spoke next.
“So what’s the plan? Do we drop Ironvale Pack and move on?”
I stood and walked toward the window, looking out as I made the decision.
“No,” I said. “But we’re not letting them think we need them either.”
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e negotiations while engaging other potential partners, creating pressure and forcing Ironvale er their position.
well,” they responded.
back toward them.
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na hesitated, then spoke, “They‘ essure us into accepting their terr
narrowed my eyes slightly, a f
The meeting wrapped up
Once the room was e
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