Chapter 1852 Offering Concessions


    As if he''d encountered an extraterrestrial, Jimmy was utterly dumbfounded, repeatedly clicking his


    tongue in disbelief as he observed Gareth''s unexpectedly gentle demeanor.


    This was an entirely novel side of Gareth that Jimmy had never witnessed before.


    With the officialmencement of the bidding, thepetition now featured a roster of five


    companies.


    Elisa had conducted her preliminary evaluation, which conclusively identified Z Tech Corp as the sole


    formidable contender.


    True to prediction, after the initial round of presentations, the remaining threepanies were politely


    and temporarily excused from the proceedings.


    The second set of presentations rolled in. This time, Be assumed the lead presenter role and had to


    take the stage herself.


    "Rx," Elisa turned to look at Be, who was wiping her sweaty palms.


    Be responded with a bashful smile. It wasn''t so much that she was nervous, but this was her first


    time in the spotlight.


    "We''ve rehearsed this presentation many times – it''s foolproof! And the concessions we''re putting on


    the table are super tempting. Just present it like you always do. You''ve got it in the bag!" Elisa spoke


    while making a supportive gesture.


    Be nodded earnestly, waiting for the otherpany to wrap up before stepping forward with a


    notebook.


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    The meeting table stretched oblong, its center a hollow expanse. Be confidently took her ce right


    at its heart to deliver her presentation.


    Coincidentally, Elisa and Gareth were seated directly across from her. However, she was clueless


    whether Gareth had nned it or was a coincidence.


    Throughout the presentation, their eyes met intermittently.


    Without exchanging nces, Elisa could feel a subtle, lingering gaze fixed on her.


    She didn''t go out of her way to evade it or react in any particr manner, as his gaze didn''t elicit any


    difort or unease within her.


    Be''s presentation drew close, leaving Jimmy genuinely impressed by what he''d just witnessed.


    Also, Be''s name caught his ear. With Gareth seated next to him, he naturally put two and two


    together to figure out her identity.


    With both the sister and the wife in the mix, the oue of the bid felt like a no-brainer.


    As he was about to lock in his decision, Z Tech Corp surprised everyone by altering their conditions,


    introducing a one percent concession.


    This instantly intrigued Jimmy.


    It was apparent that Z Tech Corp was determined to win, their smug nces directed at Elisa''s team.


    One percent marked their most significant concession yet, hinting that their motivation wasn''t purely


    financial but a quest for recognition and reputation enhancement.


    So, if Elisa''s team intended to secure the project, they''d need to put forth an even more enticing


    concession.


    The amount remained substantial even with an additional 0.1 percent offer for a five-billion-dor


    project.


    The demand for cash payment was the deal-breaker.


    Mostpanies simply didn''t have such hefty liquid capital at their disposal.


    Elisa''s firm did, though it only amounted to around six billion. But betting their entire capital on this


    project was a double-edged sword; any financial issues in their other projects could easily spell


    bankruptcy.


    The absence of any concessions had clearly caught Jimmy''s attention.


    It appeared that victory was leaning toward Z Tech Corp.


    Be found herself momentarily at a loss,prehending the high stakes. Her nce shifted toward


    Elisa, silently seeking assurance.


    Elisa, however, remained calm.


    Just as she was about to speak, someone beat her to it.


    "Mr. Mazel, looks like you''re really gunning for this project,"


    Stuart beamed, his broad and smug grin almost masking his eyes.


    "How cunning!" Elisa muttered under her breath.


    Did this Stuart seriously believe Gareth had dropped by to shower him with early congrattions?


    One nce at Gareth''s smile was crystal clear to her – he was up to no good.


    Gareth''s expression turned somber as if on cue, and his following words took an unexpected turn.


    "But your intentions don''t seem all that sincere. Offering a one percent concession so readily raises


    eyebrows. If it weren''t for thepetition, who''s to say how much profit you''re really gunning for? That


    one percent might just be the tip of the iceberg."