Chapter 203 - 201: eting The rchants IV
When Serena arrived at Edward's company, she noticed that there were several carriages in the vicinity. 'Has Charlton's eting not ended yet?' She wondered.
Anyway, she was welcod by one of Edward's employees. He inford her that Edward sends his apologies for the delay as he was still in a eting along with Lord Daniel. In the anti, she can wait for them in his office, and they will join her shortly.
Serena nodded her head in understanding. She was curious about the people Charlton was making deals with. However, she knew that it was not proper and that not all people would welco anyone uninvited when they're talking business. Before she left with the employee, she asked Beatrice and Bernard to wait for her in the lobby.
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"Then, we shall endeavor in preparing the draft contract in accordance with what we have discussed today. We shall send it through Edward shortly." Thomas said when they finally reached an agreent, which of course, they, the rchants, think was most satisfying.
"Alright. I will look through them once received." Charlton replied.
"Lord Daniel, once we have finalized the contract, please do visit our company so that we can also introduce you to our employees and you will have a feel and better understanding about our business." Lucas suggested. He noted that so looked at him annoyed while others looked at him gratefully, but whatever. He needs his employees to see Charlton's face to heighten the morale. His employees have also been affected by the letters he had been receiving as there were also so bullying involved.
Charlton smiled, "I was also thinking about the sa thing. An ocular is a must given that I will be one of the shareholders in your company. However, I will only be able to conduct it co sumr."
Lucas shook his head. Ti is ticking and his need is imdiate. "Please do forgive my presumptuousness. However, I don't think that my company can hold on that much longer."
Charlton looked at Lucas. He can make ti next weekend to visit his company if that was what he's asking. Should he agree or not? If he agrees then the others would think that he's easy to sway, if he doesn't then they would think that he can't sympathize. He took a deep breath. Not that he needs to impress them, but in so way, he should show that he was with them. Aside from that, he does want to help.
"Where is your company located? I have to inform you that I cannot make long journeys at this ti. I have ti next weekend, but I should be back in school by 9 in the evening."
"It is in Normandy which is about 3 hours journey from the capital." Lucas explained.
Normandy? "Isn't Normandy under the jurisdiction of Earl Johanne Fennel who is known for being neutral?"
"He is neutral, but that doesn't an that people from either faction cannot cross borders. Earl Fennel does not have enough power to protect us. We have thought of relocating once or twice, but it is not easy to do so given that it would cost too much and that its location is central to, where our resource materials co from, and the capital where our product is being sold."
Charlton nodded his head in understanding. Normandy was not a thriving place and more likely than not, the Earl would even be thankful for his involvent.
"Then, we can schedule it on Sunday next week. If we can finalize the contract by then, then I might be able to sign it on the spot. However, for the others, please do wait until sumr."
Everyone nodded their head in agreent. If anything, seeing how Charlton handled everything made them appreciate his character more.
"Alright then, I think we can end our eting here as Charlton and I still have another appointnt to keep." Edward announced.
Charlton looked at the ti. It was 1:15. Has Serena arrived? He knew she would be looking forward to hearing how the eting went. He doesn't know how she will take it though, he's not sure if this was good news enough. The people he t with have potential, but nothing tangible yet. Then again, it's a start. Gaining so financial backing for the future no matter how miniscule was also good for his plans.
With that, their eting ended with everyone shaking Charlton's hand.
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"You know, you could have asked for a larger share." Edward told Charlton as they walked to his office.
Charlton shook his head. "It is their company and all the capital would co from them. Besides, I highly doubt that you would appreciate it if I asked for more if it were your company."
Edward laughed. "Yes indeed, you are correct." He did not tell him that prior to their eting, the rchants were willing to sign 35% of their shares to him. However, they asked him to give them a number first.
Charlton just gave him a smile. He thinks that 20% is not that bad though. He knew that using his na not only gives them protection but also advertisent. However, he wants to foster good relationships. Edward might not understand why be was willing to be lenient because he was a rchant first.
Still curious, Edward asked, "Why did you choose net profit sharing? What if there's no profit made, then you just let them use your na in vain.", he did not say it, but those people mostly ca from families which have been proliferating wealth for generations. Scott and Howard, even Thomas, they really got lucky.
Charlton chuckled, "Well, they will need to work with their blood and sweat while all I need to do is sit down, recomnd their product when I feel like it, and then wait for profit to co in."
"You're a good sport." Was all Edward can say. No matter, Charlton was able to build goodwill from his friends.
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TBC
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