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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.

up and suggested, "Mr. Walker, it seems

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

you have

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.

time

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

"Please, go ahead."

acquired the Eastwood land and plans to develop real estate there. As we both

current funds are limited. How much

In that case, I'll be direct too. I will personally

Jessica shook her head slightly at the

a large project, ten million dollars might

do you suggest

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

we can split the profits equally between us. How does that