Chapter 69
Kellen braced himself and said, “Mr. Melendez, how about this? We will do our best to compress the time for completing the rectification to five days. Within those five days, we will definitely obtain all the necessary qualifications and certification documents that you require.
“As a show of respect for the contract, we are willing to compensate for the delay of five days with a fee of three hundred thousand dollars per day. In addition, to speed up the process, we will prepare all electronic files and materials prior to construction. This way, as soon as the permit is in place, we can start to work immediately and improve work efficiency.
“Mr. Melendez, in terms of engineering quality, reputation, and efficiency, our company is at the top among domestic companies. Even if you choose another company, the total project time will exceed ten days. Despite delaying your project. by five days, our efficiency is still the fastest. Please reconsider your decision, Mr. Melendez.”
Nelson listened nervously!
He didn’t expect Kellen to be so bold as to make such a proposal to Joshua.
He estimated that he would lose 30 million in profit. If this 1.4 million dollars could convince Joshua, it would indeed be within his budget.
If he could get it done, Kellen would have made a great contribution!
Nelson nervously waited for Joshua’s response, hoping that Joshua would agree!
After all, 1.4 million dollars for five days was already an astronomical figure.
Joshua stared at Kellen with deep eyes, causing Kellen to break out in goosebumps. Kellen cursed in his heart. “Joshua, if you want revenge, just come after me!”
Kellen had mentally prepared himself for rejection and even humiliation in front of Nelson.
Unexpectedly, Joshua smiled coldly and said to Nelson, “Mr. Barnett, you are too nervous. I am not a tiger and will not eat you. Sit next door for a while and calm down before you come back.”
“Mr. Melendez…” Nelson thought that Joshua was going to reject their proposal and cancel their order. His face turned pale. and his eyes were filled with despair.
Lorene walked over, smiling at Nelson. “Mr. Barnett, please. I have made coffee for you.”
This smile was professional, seemingly polite, but it was impossible to discern Lorene’s true thoughts.
Nelson staggered to his feet, feeling almost unable to move.
Watching Nelson grovel in front of Joshua, Kellen felt both helpless and desperate.
Why was he so unlucky to encounter Joshua?
Kellen dejectedly followed his boss.
The moment when he turned around, Kellen even felt that he had lost completely due to a careless mistake.
Unexpectedly, Joshua suddenly said, “Kellen, I want to talk to you.”
Kellen trembled, halting his steps.
Nelson glanced at Kellen, not understanding why Joshua only wanted Kellen to stay.
However, Joshua’s words gave Nelson a glimmer of hope.
Didn’t Kellen have a chance encounter with Joshua before?
Was Joshua planning on privately discussing this order with Kellen?
“Kellen, Mr./Melendez wants to talk to you for a few minutes. Just stay! I’ll be in the next room waiting for you, Nelson said, desperately signaling to Kellen.
Nelson thought, ‘Come on, Kellen!
The fate of Barnett Group is in your hands!”
How could Kellen not understand Nelson’s intentions?
But Nelson was too naive.
Joshua probably just wanted to humiliate him in private!
Joshua had already set up a trap and was waiting for him to jump into it. Coming to Stellar Group this time was no different from offering himself as a sacrificial lamb.
Finally, Nelson left Mr. Melendez’s office with Lorene.
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Now, only Joshua and Kellen were in the room.
Kellen smiled bitterly and confessed. “I really didn’t expect you to be Mr. Melendez. I offended you at the restaurant. But I really didn’t know that Christy was your woman.
“IfI had known, I wouldn’t have dared even with a hundred times more courage.
“I thought she was single, so I pursued her. If you want to use your power to take revenge on me, congratulations, you have achieved your goal.”
“Kellen, I appreciate your courage. You know that you have offended me, but you still dare to negotiate the terms of the contract with me. However, as much as I appreciate it, you have touched someone you shouldn’t have. I won’t let
you off Joshua said coldly.
“I know you will seek revenge on me. But this is just our personal grudge. If you have any dissatisfaction, just come after me. Is it necessary to ruin Barnett Group? It was me who offended you, Mr. Melendez, not Barnett Group. There is no need to make the entire Barnett Group pay for me. That’s unfair to Barnett Group.” Kellen said calmly.
Joshua said coldly. “You’re wrong. I’m just doing my business with Barnett Group. Your company doesn’t have the qualifications, yet you dare to sign a contract with me. This violates the spirit of the contract and is no different from commercial fraud. I can sue you easily.
“I can give you a chance. Within three days, if you can complete the rectification and compensate us with a 14 million dollars breach of contract, we can sign a new agreement with you.”
Kellen thought. Three days, 14 million dollars?
Damn it, Joshua is definitely a vampire!”
In just one sentence, he multiplied the breach of contract by ten times and snatched away 14 million dollars in profits from Barnett Group!
Fortunately, he had an understanding with Mr. Barnett. Thirty million was within Mr. Barnett’s tolerance range. But there were only three days. The time was too urgent.
To be honest, delaying the construction by three days was no different from normal construction. Moreover, after obtaining the qualifications, there would be no risk for Stellar Group to start the project.
Just because of a difference of three days, they were extorted 14 million dollars. It was really a waste of money!
Thinking about how Joshua spent a lot in buying that restaurant this noon, and now he effortlessly took 14 million dollars. from Barnett Group, it was really impressive how he managed to save money.
Compared to 14 million dollars, the money he used to buy that restaurant was nothing!
It was as if the Barnett Group was stuffing money into Joshua’s pockets and giving him a restaurant as a gift.
Kellen was distressed.
This Joshua was really domineering and tricky!
How could he be so unlucky as to be attracted to his woman?
The company lost fifty percent of its profits, and his year–end bonus this year would also be greatly reduced.
Kellen’s dream of earning a million in annual salary would be shattered.
However, his company was in the wrong, and the Stellar Group could hand over the order to another company at any time. The Barnett Group had no choice at all.
“Okay! Three days it is! As long as Barnett Group still has this project, we’re willing to pay 14 million dollars in compensation! Kellen gritted his teeth and agreed.
“Great, then it’s settled.” Joshua smiled smugly.
Kellen thought that Joshua was done with him. Unexpectedly, Joshua suddenly said, “Now that business is finished, let’s talk about some personal matters.”
Breaking out in a cold sweat, Kellen thought, “What the hell? Are there still personal matters? Is he only starting to settle accounts now? Could what has just happened be just the beginning?”
Kellen felt a great loss in his heart!
He thought, “Joshua, you’ve made me lose a lot of my annual bonus. What else do you want?”
But in front of Joshua, how could Kellen dare to speak up?
Chapter 70
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