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Milford gave Barry a look to reassure him and then turned to the assistant. “Do you see what I’m getting at?”

“Yes,” Jacob’s assistant paused briefly and continued, “I’m only the project manager for this sanatorium. If you have concerns about the pricing, I’ll need to discuss this with my superior.”

“That’s fine. We can wait.” Milford maintained his polite demeanor as he watched the assistant step outside the restaurant to make a phone call.

Once the assistant was out of earshot, Barry whispered angrily, “Why are you trying to raise the price now?”

Milford said, “Barry, do you want to remain a small-time contractor forever?”

“Contractor forever? There’s a big difference between being a small contractor and being a boss. You have some money on your hands now. If you reinvest some of that to professionalize your team, we can justify higher contract rates. The prices you’ve been discussing are suitable for small contractors. Since we were recommended by someone else, the client this time may not be looking for the lowest bidder but rather for quality work.”

for Barry long enough to see him always put himself

clear and straightforward. He wanted Barry to

stunned. Watching Milford exude confidence, he didn’t know how to retort, though his gut gnawed with

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said, handing over the papers. “That said, we need your work to be impeccable. If it doesn’t meet our standards, you’ll either have to

mask any trace of nervousness, nodded and extended his hand for a firm shake. “Understood. Rest assured, we’ll get

ironing out a few more details, Barry

Barry returned, patting him on the shoulder. “Milford, I never thought

even trying to close the deal.

out before. Raising it now could easily paint them as unreliable. No one with their head screwed on straight would agree to

a word about the price. He just talked about