Chapter 204 Mother and Daughter
Willow was also surprised to see Kate. “Mom? Why are you here?”
Kate solemnly replied, “Hello, Willow. I’m here on behalf of the Stewarts to discuss our collaboration.”
The crowd watched closely as they wanted to see if Willow would give preferential treatment
to the Stewarts.
“The Stewarts will have to sign a contract like every other company before we can talk,” answered Willow.
Kate replied, “May I have a copy of the contract? I’d like to take a look.”
Willow had her secretary hand over a copy of the contract to Kate.
Kate took her time to read through the contract, and her face slowly distorted from shock.
The new contract would lower their profit by at least 60% from their original contract with Glorious Group.
Kate voiced her disapproval, “Willow, what’s the deal with this contract? Isn’t the profit way too low?”
Willow knew that Kate was sent by Marilyn in an attempt to convince her to help. “I have responsibilities to uphold as the CEO of Southlake Corporation, Mom. You may sign the contract if you wish to work with us. Or you may just leave and go home. It’s up to you.”
She would not allow that family to take advantage of her ever again.
“The Stewarts have already invested most of our money into Glorious Group. Can’t you give us a better contract, considering that we’re family?” asked Kate.
“Absolutely not. Every company working together with us will be treated equally with
Southlake Corporation’s profits in mind. We can’t afford to show any preferential treatment. for family members.”
Willow would not back down from her decision no matter how much Kate pleaded with her.
Kate was still upset. “You’re just trying to monopolize the market and suppress every other company with this contract! You’re correct in the fact that business is only about profit, but you’re handling Southlake Corporation with too much greed.
“With such low profits, we’re just teetering on the edge of losses if we sign the contract- especially if we have to pay reparations if anything goes wrong!”
The crowd agreed with her words and felt that Willow’s contract was unethical.
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Willow angrily replied, “I’m not going to say it again. You may leave if you don’t wish to sign the contract. Stop bothering everyone else!”
She had the situation under control until Kate’s appearance roused the crowd once more.
Kate started threatening her, “You want to do this the hard way, huh? Then don’t blame me for exposing your secrets!”
Willow’s expression sank as she never expected Kate to threaten her just for the sake of a profitable contract.
Caspian became enraged when he saw Kate threatening Willow.
He had hated Kate for a long time for partly causing Lilith’s demise.
He had been holding a grudge against her ever since.
The crowd fell silent as they anticipated Willow’s secrets being revealed.
Willow angrily replied, “Try me, then. You make it sound like I have secrets that I can’t risk being exposed to the public.”
Kate smugly explained, “You’re giving me no other choice, my daughter. I’m giving you one last chance to change the contents of the contract before I reveal your secrets. It’ll be enough to completely ruin your image in the public eye!”
“Enough games! Just say what you want to say!”
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