The Deal Novels & Stories

If I continue to be nice to people then they will think I am weak and will take me for granted. Well, I am good as long as I don't take innocent people for granted and I don't take innocent lives. I carried my laptop on my palm and headed to my well, large furnished office on the third floor. I sipped my coffee as I sat down to finalize the deal with Dwayne & Co properties. "Is that the final price for the hotel? Look, Mr. Dwayne, I already have people who are disturbing my emails every day for me to buy their hotels. I am just waiting for you to talk over it."

Who wouldn't? "Today, this meeting has been called because aj important announcement has to be made. A very important announcement I want you all to take with gladness. Today, we are finally announcing the progeny of the late Alpha." Once again, people began to murmur amongst one another and soon, the hall was noisy again. This made Jane more nervous. What if they didn't accept her? "Silence, everyone." Rock commanded. Slowly, everywhere became still and once again, there was order. "It is going to be one of the rarest and most amazing cases that a woman takes the place of an Alpha—"

"That's good. Next time, if my budget allows, buy a television for the kids. They always go to the neighbors' house just to watch TV." "Oh, here we go again with the bragging," I heard Ate Cynthia's voice in the background. Dad immediately scolded her. "Where are Ambet and the others?" I looked for my nieces and nephews, but Annika hesitated. "Uhm, Ate Cynthia doesn’t want to show them to you," she whispered. "Oh, I see. That’s okay," I said, my smile fading. "By the way, Lyrica, my child, Kanor is selling a carabao for a cheap price. I really want to have one to help with our livelihood," Dad said.

I don't know why I asked my mom about it, but I was just curious, and until now, it never left my mind why my parents chose him. "Well, Ace, his father is our business partner. Your father helped them before when their business was about to fall, and your father found out that Hendric Vasco has a son, so he made a deal that Vasco could pay by just letting their son marry you." It made me think for a moment. So my dad already made the deal before? "Did Father make that deal when I was first involved in a scandal, mom?" I asked, still confused. "No, ace, you were seven when your dad made that deal."

The kind of place where deals—both legitimate and otherwise—were struck daily. "We'll need to consult with our attorney before agreeing to any meeting," Luca said firmly. "Of course. Take your time." Blackwood's confidence was unsettling. "But I should mention that my offer expires at noon tomorrow. After that, well... I can't promise the situation won't become more complicated for everyone involved." The thinly veiled threat hung in the air even after they ended the call. "It's a trap," Maya said immediately. "He must know about Daniel coming to us."

Julian adjusts the cuff of his shirt, uneasy. He stands at the head of the conference table, Adele by his side in a crimson suit and pants. Julian's voice rings out, calm and commanding. "Our quarterly projections show a potential increase in stakeholder trust, provided we maintain our momentum in Southeast Asia. The Madrid deal is still being reviewed—" At the end of the table, Alex’s phone buzzes. At first, he ignores it. Then it buzzes again. And again.

"If you're really interested in your 'sister', why not book her again?" "What kind of person do you think I am?" I protested, my face flushed with anger. After drinking, Robert dropped me off at home. His suggestion kept echoing in my mind, and I wondered if I should book Eleanor again. However, I kept pushing the thought away. Maybe it was the alcohol, or perhaps it was my true desire, but I ended up logging into the coin auction website. Finding my previous purchase history, I saw that the same coin was still listed. A surge of anger washed over me as I realized Eleanor was still doing this. She actually lied to me! Impulsively, I booked the coin, desperate to see her face when she showed

Stefan It felt like a trapdoor had opened up underneath me. I stood there holding the phone to my ear, trying to make sense of what she'd just said. The buyer had a representative, and all the paperwork was being done over wires and faxes—as old-fashioned as the latter sounded. The buyer had been missing one legal document that was necessary for the sale to be acknowledged by Italian law. That holdup was the only reason I hadn't signed over the property today.

- If you want we can negotiate it," said Delora. Maybe she thought it sounded low. That's crazy! - No, no, it's perfect. I'll take the job - she smiled. - That's great! If everything goes well, and I suppose it will, we only have a few formalities left and you'll be able to start in a week," she explained with a smile. Luna mimicked her. - That's great. Sure, could you be specific with date and time? - We'll send you an e-mail," she said with a smile. - Great, good. Thank you very much, Mrs. Wright.

Zara replied, "I might look like a lightweight, but I'm pretty sure you guys can grasp a simple concept like this. "Look, companies only shake on a deal if they both get something out of it. If things get too heated and the deal blows over, it's not just a loss for Cecil's company but your company too. Am I right?" That hit the nail on the head. A deal was a deal because everyone was looking to score a win. It was not about one side getting the upper hand. Some guys just could not help themselves, always trying to throw their weight around with the ladies, snagging little perks here and there.