139: Chapter 139: Signing the Contract 139: Chapter 139: Signing the Contract “Don’t think so poorly of people.”
Ivy River nodded playfully, “Alright, then tell your rules.”
Isla Sutton felt she had suffered a silent loss but had to speak anyway.
Her tone was filled with anger, “My demand is simple, I want to win the gold dal, the first prize, at the design competition.”
“First prize?” Ivy River sneered, “Sorry, Miss Sutton, I can’t agree to your request.”
“Why?” Isla Sutton was even angrier.
“You didn’t originally tell you were entering a competition.
All the jewelry I designed is under Lynn’s na.
If you compete, you can’t put my na on it, which ans I’m just doing all the work for you.”
Ivy River calmly explained.
Isla Sutton insisted, “But I paid you.
You’re designing for others, and they don’t go around saying you designed it.”
“I never refund money, but I can make an exception for you.” Ivy River shook his head.
He then turned to Leon Peterson and instructed, “Refund her money.”
Leon Peterson lowered his voice, “Alright, President Ayla.”
Isla Sutton panicked instantly, “No, no, don’t transfer the money.
We can negotiate everything.
This is a custom design, right?
It’s designed for , so what I do with it should be up to , shouldn’t it?”
“No, it must bear my na.
Even for custom work, the signature rights remain with .
I absolutely will not compromise on that.” Ivy River was firm.
Isla Sutton was anxious, “No, please help , this competition is really important to .”
Ivy River smiled; she clearly understood how important this competition was.
“But the signature rights are equally important to .
They represent the designer’s hard work unless you can give a reason not to na it.”
Isla Sutton was stunned, a reason?
Where could she find a reason?
She had only one goal, to win the competition!
After hesitating for a long ti, she said, “Um, could you do a favor for Madelyn Knight’s sake?
Isn’t she your good friend?”
Ivy River shook her head, “I can’t.
She’s already used up the favor I owed her last ti.
Or you could pay the remaining balance now, and I’ll agree not to na it.”
Isla Sutton was so anxious her face turned red, “No, no…”
How could she gather that money now?
A billion had already taken everything from her, and Edwin Blake seed uninterested in her recently.
Her only financial source was the ten thousand from the company’s trial period salary…
If things didn’t work out, even that ten thousand would be gone.
Ivy River was getting impatient, “Isla Sutton, you’re really persistent, not ‘no,’ ‘no,’ you’re the first custor I’ve encountered making such unreasonable demands.”
“Don’t worry, I’m trying to figure sothing out.
Right now, I really don’t have much money.”
Isla Sutton was extraordinarily anxious.
Right now, Lynn was her crucial turning point.
Absolutely can’t lose it.
“If you don’t have money, stop looking for .
Designers a few levels below are enough to help you win the design competition.
Are you even at this level?” Ivy River relentlessly mocked.
Isla Sutton was unwilling to accept, “No, your words are a bit too harsh.”
“If you find it harsh, then don’t ask to design; I was just stating the truth.”
Isla Sutton had a sudden inspiration, deciding to take a gamble, “You na a condition.
Besides paying the balance, what else could I agree to for no naming?
As long as you say it, I’ll definitely agree!”
Ivy River’s lips curved into a charming smile, “Are you sure you want to say it?”
Isla Sutton nodded earnestly, eyes filled with sincerity, “Yes, go ahead and say it!”
Ivy River rested her chin on her hand and spoke slowly and leisurely, “Alright, here’s what you must do.
If you ever see in person, you must treat with utmost respect, not mock or insult , and use respectful language.”
“Sure, that’s easy!
As long as you help through this hurdle, I’ll even call you my grand-aunt.”
Isla Sutton agreed without hesitation.
Ivy River’s expression remained calm, “No need to call grand-aunt.
Just show respect when you see in the future and rember to use formal language.”
“No problem, so can you start designing for now?”
Isla Sutton asked cautiously.
Ivy River nodded, “A bracelet, right?
I can do it, but you must specify your requirents.
Then I’ll provide a corresponding design; otherwise, I’m afraid the design might not win, and you’ll bla it on .”
Isla Sutton awkwardly said, “With your professional insight, you could design one for .
After all, you’ve been in the industry for so many years; you’re surely adept at this.”
“No, I’ll give you ti to think.
Once you’ve decided, you can ssage .”
After saying this, Ivy River added, “I’ll draft a contract for what you promised just now, rember to sign it.
The remaining balance is a billion; please specify clearly.”
“What?
So official?
I won’t deceive you; you can rest assured.”
Isla Sutton laughed, trying to get close to her.
But Ivy River was not fooled, “We must sign the contract.
Even for the bracelet design, we must sign a non-disclosure agreent to avoid any future disputes, which you understand, right?
A uniform price of two billion, no bargaining.”
“I won’t default; feel free to investigate.
My character, Isla Sutton’s, is reliable.”
Ivy River and Leon Peterson couldn’t hold back their laughter.
Isla Sutton asked awkwardly, “What is it?”
“Nothing, a contract is best for both of us anyway.
Consider the design elents and inform .
I need to end this call since I have a eting here.”
Ivy River finished speaking and was about to hang up.
But Isla Sutton interrupted, “Wait a minute!”
Ivy River looked at her impatiently, saying nothing.
Isla Sutton smiled, “Don’t rush, can you let know your tiline?
I’m concerned it might delay my plans.”
“If I’m not mistaken, the design competition is in two months.
Are you in such a rush?”
Isla Sutton wasn’t reassured, “For soone of your caliber, might your schedule be too full?
I’m worried it might delay .”
“I’ll have it ready before the design competition, provided you get the elents to quickly.”
Ivy River gave her a cold glance, “Anything else?”
Isla Sutton instinctively shook her head.
Imdiately after.
Ivy River hung up directly.
She lounged charmingly on the sofa, “Do you think if Isla Sutton found out I was the person she hated most, she’d want to kill ?”
“Definitely, I’ll go draft the contract now.” Leon Peterson said with a smile.
“Yes, rember to attach a billion for the deposit to the contract, clearly stating that the balance is due as soon as the initial draft is complete.”
Ivy River instructed.
Leon Peterson snickered, “Hahaha, so you’re planning on giving Isla Sutton a little surprise, right?”
Ivy River nodded, “Indeed, she doesn’t have cash now; such a great opportunity, why would I pass it up?”
“Understood.”
Leon Peterson wasted no ti and imdiately contacted Isla Sutton.
Leaving Ivy River alone to ponder.
She thought for a while but couldn’t figure out how Edwin Blake got onto the second floor.
Could he have jumped up from the balcony?
Balcony!
Neighbors renovating!
Ivy River suddenly realized and took out her phone to call Edwin Blake.
The mont the call was answered.
Her angry voice transmitted over, “Edwin Blake, how did you end up in my bed last night!”
Edwin Blake chuckled lightly, ignoring Ivy River.
“eting adjourned for now; we’ll continue this afternoon.”
Ivy River was stunned, “You’re in a eting?”
Edwin Blake said, “Yes, on speaker.
Wait for everyone to leave before talking.”
Ivy River: “…”
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