Chapter 2050
Kazumi’s attitude had changed slightlypared to yesterday.
He did not reject Jasmine’s proposal as simply as he had done yesterday. Instead, he started
beating around the bush with Jasmine.
He gave very ambiguous replies on many matters, and he neither agreed nor refused on all these
points. This kind of attitude where he would neither listen to reason nor yield to force made Jasmine
feel very helpless, i
Both parties continued their negotiations from morning until evening. Jasmine had already adjusted
the profit-sharing portion for Nippon Steel to 65% for the first five years, but Mr. Hashimoto still
refused to agree on her proposal.
At this point, Jasmine truly had no other choice but to unveil her trump card as she said, "Mr.
Hashimoto, it seems that both of us are unwilling to give ground when ites to the controlling
interest. I wonder what you will think of this proposal, then? Each of us will hold 50% of the shares,
and under any circumstances, each of us will have 50% of the voting rights. We have equal say and
decisions on all our coboration matters. If therees a day where both sides can no longer
make progress in the coboration, we will also distribute all remaining
assets equally on a 50% to 50% basis!"
Kazumi frowned, and he sighed as he said, "Miss Moore, if both parties hold 50% of the shares
equally, that would be equivalent to no one having the initiative at all. If we have any dispute or
disagreement in the future, how are we going to resolve this matter? If neither one of us could make
the final decision, wouldn''t we be caught in an infinite loop where we would not be able to advance
further as long as we are dissatisfied with one another, then?" 3
Jasmine replied with a serious expression, "Mr. Hashimoto, if both of us are determined to make the
best of our coboration, even if there are any disputes, I believe that we will be able to calmly
resolve them instead ofing to a sticky end through fighting each other.
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After that, Jasmine continued, "If you sincerely want t o coborate with us, the equity distribution of
50-50 would not be an issue at all. However, if you do not have this sincerity, even if you were to
hold onto the holding stake, it would indeed be very difficult for us t o continue with our partnership.”
Kazumi replied embarrassedly, "Miss Moore, there is a saying in your country which goes, ''We
should make everything clear even if they sound harsh before making a good deal out of courtesy
later''. Since this is going to be a coboration and partnership between both of us, it is only natural
for us to consider the worst scenarios first. Don''t you think so?"
Jasmine replied, "Mr. Hashimoto, even if we are going to hold 50% of the shares each, you will still
hold onto another extra 5% of the ie profit. This is thest concession that the Moore Group
can agree to. If you think that we can continue with this coboration, we will continue with our
discussion. If not, I have to apologize for disturbing you. Whether to carry on with this coboration
or not, it''s all your choice."
Kazumi was not in a hurry to express his opinion to Jasmine. Instead, he looked at the time, and he
had a strange smile on his face as he said, "Miss Moore, it is already gettingte. Why don''t I bring
your terms to the chairman so that we can discuss this matter before I give you feedback, then? I
will certainly give you a definite answer tonight, or tomorrow at thetest. What do you think about
this?"
Jasmine hesitated for a moment before she said," Alright then, Mr. Hashimoto. I will wait for your
news!"
Having said that, Jasmine stood up before she held out her hand to Kazumi and said politely, "In
that case, Mr. Hashimoto, we will go back to the hotel first. Please keep us updated."
Kazumi nodded before he smiled and said, "No problem, Miss Moore. Please rest assured. I’ll keep
you posted."
Jasmine brought her assistants with her as they got u p and left the Nippon Steel office building.
Jasmine had a veryplicated feeling when she left
the office.
She had already revealed her final trump card today. She had no room for any mediation or
negotiation anymore. If the senior management of Nippon Steel refused, then her trip this time to
Japan, she would have to return without anything to show for.
Upstairs, Nippon Steel.
Kazumi watched as Jasmine''s car left the parking lot downstairs. His lips were twisted into a cruel
smile as he picked up his cell phone to make a call.
As soon as the phone call was connected, Kazumi smiled as he said, "Mr. Moore, I am about to
drive your sister insane. I think that the time is right, and we should proceed with it tonight. After
tonight, your sister will disappearpletely from the face of this world!" 1
Reuben''s voice sounded from the other end of the line, "Hahaha! Mr. Hashimoto, I''ll give you credit
on that, then!"