Three Years Forgotten, Why Go Crazy When I Say Goodbye? novel Chapter 342

Since this was essentially an interview—even an informal one—Leo felt he should provide a basic overview of his background. He prepared to pitch his past experience and skill set to Silas.

But the moment he voiced the suggestion, Silas cut him off. "If Willow thinks you're capable, I have no objections. Besides, I didn't come here to conduct an interview."

"Then why are you here?"

Willow and Leo looked at him simultaneously. If it wasn't an interview, why would a billionaire CEO make a personal trip across town?

Silas shifted into a professional posture. "I am here to formally invite you and your team to join my company, and to personally make you an offer."

Without waiting for their bewildered expressions to clear, he laid his cards on the table. "Currently, Merit Biotech's primary gene-editing projects are based out of New York City. If you join, you will initially need to relocate there. Compared to your current setup, it means uprooting your lives. To compensate for that inconvenience, I am willing to offer double your current salary. Between the New York base pay and the Seattle relocation stipends, you will effectively be earning three times what you make now. Once the project concludes, I guarantee a smooth transfer back to the Seattle branch, complete with promotions and further raises for everyone involved."

The sheer weight of the offer left Willow and Leo stunned.

Leo shot her a look, silently asking if this was real and why she hadn't mentioned it.

Willow looked just as confused. This was the first time she was hearing any of it. Silas had never brought this up before. He had promised she could handle the team's recruitment herself, but not wanting any special treatment—and fearing he was just making polite conversation—she had pushed everything through the standard channels. She never expected him to be this serious.

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