Eric could tell that the person on the other end of the line was undoubtedly authentic.

The temperament and demeanor exuding from the figure on the screen were just too genuine to be contrived. His heart raced suddenly, a flush of flattery coloring his cheeks. Restlessness pricked at him.

Delores Scott, Zara’s board secretary, glanced at the silence that had hung on Eric for an extended pause.

Seizing the moment, she tentatively inquired, “Mr. Robbins, can you hear me?”

Eric jolted back to reality, his words tumbling out, “Oh, I can hear you! Miss Riley, right? Hi, hello!”

Delores nodded, a gentle smile touching her lips. “Indeed, Mr. Robbins. I’ll get straight to the point. We’re here to discuss a matter of great importance. Our President, Miss Banks is interested in acquiring Celestial Group. I’d like to know if you’re open to the idea of selling. If so, we can delve into the specifics of the acquisition.”

Eric’s eyes gleamed with a starry hope, a glimmer in the night sky. His deepest desire was for a successor to take over, someone to spare him from selling off his life’s work for mere pittance.

He yearned to relish his twilight years in peace. Yet here, right before him, was the unexpected spectacle, the most prominent business dynasty in the country expressing their intention to buy his legacy. It was a surreal dream he would never have dared to weave.

So, he put away his usual airs of reluctance and answered, “I am indeed open to the idea of selling. The terms, however, depend on the offer the Banks Group puts forward.”

Delores’ smile remained affable as she responded, “Since you’re willing to consider, I’ll arrange for our Chairman, Miss. Banks, to speak with you personally about the price. I’ll have her join the call shortly. We can then hash out the details, and I’ll make sure to document the meeting minutes.”

Eric’s voice rang with awe, “Ms. Banks? You mean your Chairman, right?”

Delores confirmed. “Yes our

swelled with a mix of honor and

his

he, a humble tea vendor, captured the attention of

with excitement, Zara’s video feed popped up on the

voice quivered with exhilaration, “He… Hello, Miss Banks…

need for such formality, Mr. Robbins. I trust Delores has briefed you. Let’s get straight to the point. I propose to purchase the majority of your shares.

and curiosity tangled in Eric’s tone, “Is there such a hurry, Miss Banks? To finalize a

from us, let’s address your terms. If we can reach an agreement, I’d like our lawyers to commence the review promptly. Time is a precious

messages, revealing a glimpse into her

of hundreds of millions. Her bid wouldn’t exceed a billion, extinguishing any notions of exorbitant demands. Second, her demeanor held

Banks Group be interested in a modest company like

my grandfather is particularly fond

Eric was

of industry! If a man fancies a cup of tea, does he amass a

million for a Pu’er tea company is but a pittance, akin to spending seven or eight dollars on a bottle of drink. If one truly

devotion shines. Celestial Group holds a prominent place in the world of Pu’er tea. Our extensive tea plantations in

there recently, and I’ve reached out to similar enterprises. My intention is to

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