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"Waiter, I'll get black coffee for me, no sugar," Samuel ordered.

Soon, the coffee was brought to him. He took a leisurely sip.

"Your choice of coffee shop is commendable, Ms. Landon. The coffee has a rich flavor and tastes great."

Smiling, Jessica replied, "Then I must invite you for coffee more often in the future."

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The two went back and forth, neither willing to concede.

Jessica had initially thought Samuel would be easy to manipulate, but she was somewhat surprised by his resilience.

However, she wasn't easily fooled either.

they finished their coffee, Jessica stood up and suggested, "Mr. Walker, it seems we have nothing left to discuss. Shall we call

down his coffee cup. "Ms. Landon, let's not be hasty. Don't

you have any

first step. From your behavior just now, it seems you don't trust me much." Seeing Samuel's direct approach, Jessica decided not to beat around the bush either. The two shared a common goal, so there was no need for pretense. She sat back down and admitted, "You've caught me,

time to discuss

the point. "You're a wise man, so I'll be

"Please, go ahead."

Group has indeed acquired the Eastwood land and plans to develop real estate there. As we both know, the

Group's current funds are limited. How much would you be willing to invest in it?" Samuel remained silent, but

that case, I'll be direct too. I will personally invest ten million dollars for

her head slightly at the

such a large project, ten million dollars might not

enough? What do

before him and said, "At least 50 million dollars. I've already

can also invest the same amount, we can split the profits equally between us. How