The Understated Dragon Lord novel Chapter 556

At this point, Wyatt shifted his tone. “I believe, Maya, that you are a loyal person and wouldn't let me down. After we finish with the tourist town project, I am certain that you'll introduce more profitable ventures to me. Of course, I wouldn't forget my old classmate. We should all make money together—that’s the rule I understand well!”

Since Wyatt had put it like that, of course, Maya agreed! While the decision-making power for the Golden Hill tourist town project wasn't in her hands, with her connections at The Perkins Organization, she was absolutely capable of securing the project for Wyatt.

Snagging a cool billion for herself and then winning another from the bet, making two billion in one go, the thought was incredibly tantalizing.

Maya didn't rush to agree, instead putting on a troubled expression, she said, “Wyatt, you're a businessman! You've been dealing in business for years, and you must understand the rules of the game. You should know that even if you gave me a billion, that money isn't mine. After all, I am merely a Public Relations Manager at The Perkins Organization.

While I have good relationships there and am familiar with various departments, knowing how to work the system, and whom we need to secure to guarantee the tourist town project for Harmony Group, just managing those relationships, the bribes alone, would consume a substantial sum—not to mention the effort, the favors, among other things. So even if everything goes smoothly, out of the billion you give me, I wouldn’t keep more than ten percent.”

What Maya said was clearly not true. How could she possibly spend ninety million on bribing others? Even if some bribes were necessary, she would find reasons to have Wyatt cover the cost. The billion Wyatt would give her was all hers; she wouldn't give away a penny.