“That’s too kind of you, Mr. Watson. I’m just a common staff member here. What would you like to know?”

He sat back on the chair and smiled at me, indicating for me to do the same.

 

Then, I sat down in front of him and made sure to keep my manners in check.

“How much will you profit from this project?” He asked without beating around the bush.

I smiled and placed my drink down. “Are you perhaps concerned about my wellbeing, Mr. Watson?”

He chuckled casually and replied, “You’re quite the jokester, Ms. Stovall.”

I maintained my smile, staying silent.

“If things go

share of the earnings first, Mr. Watson? That would make

become so deep it was almost fake. “I like your style, Ms.

you. This two hundred thousand is just to treat you to tea, but if you’re willing to sweet talk Mr. Fuller into working together

the table. With narrowed eyes, I leaned my elbow on the tabletop and cupped my chin in one hand. “So, Mr. Watson, you want me to give up on this bid and also put in a good word for you with Mr. Fuller?” Was I

smart people such as yourself. Mr. Fuller has

stretched wide with his sleazy smile as he continued pushing the card

“Two hundred thousand. That’s

work around here, though. You probably don’t understand how the Murphy Corporation settles profits. I’d say they’re especially generous as the project manager will always receive twenty percent of all earnings made. Ashton invested about ten million into this project, and twenty percent of

narrowed his eyes. “Asking for two million right off the bat?

wouldn’t call myself greedy at all. Based on my relationship with Ashton, I would say that I’ll do well with any projects given. Not only will I do well at the Murphy Corporation, but I will also get to earn more money. If I

that, I pushed the card back with the same smile on my face. “Next time you try and bribe someone, please do your research. This is rather embarrassing on your

up and walked into the bidding

out among the other people in the room. I walked toward him and asked mildly, “How confident are you

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