Chapter 1780 Desire for Nothing
Nicole was silent for a while. She looked out the window where the sun was shining and felt her heart
calming down.
Luke Youngblood, who was sitting opposite her, refused to relent. He was certain that his popr
startup was a hotcake that everyone would want.
The highest bidder would get it.
Of course, Luke would choose the one that was most beneficial to him.
Nicole wanted to drink the coffee in front of her but held back in the next second.
She looked through the window at the workstations outside. The people outside were not like they were
when Nicole first came in. They were not calm andposed. Instead, they had gathered together in
discussion and looked very enthusiastic as they stared in the direction of Luke''s office.
Nicole was momentarily in deep thought.
Suddenly, Nicole turned her head to look at Luke.
"Mr. Youngblood, are you really sure that you will seed when this project goes to market?”
Luke froze.
Nicole smiled and looked down. She pondered for a moment before speaking.
"As far as I know, this project has already been registered. Even though you’re smart enough to
release it online first to get an advantage, you won’t be able to pass the relevant department''s audit.
There are many troublesome procedures and evenwsuits that''ll be filed down the road, and these
situations won’t be favorable for you."
Luke''s face changed. His gaze flickered slightly.
No one noticed this, and only Nicole did, which indicated that Stanton Corporation''s vetting procedures
were more standardized and strict than others.
Usually, they would only solve this kind of problem after getting the investment when the problem
arises.
That was because most investors would only see the immediate benefits and rarely thought about the
long run.
However, Nicole was surprisingly different.
Luke had underestimated her.
Luke pursed his lips and pondered. "I believe that this matter will be solved. I''ll hire awyer to handle
it."
He had nned to wait for the investors to give him the money, hire the bestwyer to fight for the
whole project.
Nicole smiled. Her gaze flickered.
"You can''t solve it, Mr. Youngblood. To tell you the truth, Stanton Corporation started the series of
procedures for this project two years ago."
Luke looked shaken, and his face was slightly pale.
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"Stanton Corporation..."
Luke had thought that this project could fetch such a high price because of its unlimited prospects.
Besides Stanton Corporation, other investors also gave them a great offer, but they requested even
more shares.
Some even asked for 80%.
He was leaning toward Stanton Corporation because they offered a one-time payment of $200 million.
It was not a payment done in phases. However, Stanton Corporation asked for 51% of the shares.
This requirement was not excessive in the market. On the contrary, he picked up a bargain.
However, Luke had confidence in his project. Since the other party was Stanton Corporation, he felt
that h e could still ask for more and get better terms.
Therefore, he refused all negotiators that Stanton Corporation sent over firmly, full of self-confidence. H
e also did not refuse to meet other investors because h e wanted to create a false impression to
Stanton Corporation that he would sign with others at any time.
Soon, Logan, Nicole''s assistant, personally reached out to Luke to call for an appointment. Luke then
thought that his purpose would soon be achieved.
Nicole was in a rush.
Indeed, she could not wait.
However, the news she brought made him choke.
Luke’s voice was cold and harsh. "Ms. Stanton, are you kidding me?"
He was the first tounch this project, so he did not even bother to investigate whichpany was
behind the formalities.
If it was anyone else, Luke would have the confidence t o defeat them.
Coincidentally, the other party was Stanton Corporation.
Nicole smiled very gently without any coldness.
"Do you think that I''d joke with you?" 5