Axel“Gentlemen,” I said smoothly, leaning slightly forward toward the camera, “a partnership between our companies is not just a contract… it’s a strategic alignment.”On the large screen mounted across my office wall, three suited men sat around a long mahogany conference table thousands of miles away.“Our distribution network already spans twelve major ports across Asia and Europe,” I continued calmly. “Your manufacturing capacity is unmatched in your region. If we merge your production efficiency with our global logistics and capital strength, we reduce operational costs by at least fifteen percent in the first fiscal year alone.”One of them, Mr. Laurent, the head of their board, nodded thoughtfully and cleared his throat. “I must admit, Mr. Reynolds,” he said, “the proposal is compelling.”I allowed a small, measured smile.“But,” he added carefully, “there is something that gives us concern.”I paused, then asked evenly, “And what would that be?”“We have heard,” he continued
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