LEAVING SO SOON?
Author: GHOSTWRITER
last update Last Updated: 2024-01-27 00:26:59
Harrington looks at Arthur and says with a helpless sigh, "Arthur, your offer is indeed mouthwatering. Any company would kill for it, but I'm sorry, I can't afford to partner with you at this moment when Anderson has already shown interest and gone to great lengths to secure the order. But not to worry, next time, we would surely partner with you."

"I'm afraid, after now, there wouldn't be a next time," Anderson laughs loudly and grabs Harrington's hand. "Old man, come on, let's go make the deal official. We can't be bothered about insignificant people."

Harrington glances at Arthur apologetically before nodding at Anderson and walking away with him. In no time, they walk back into the conference room with Anderson holding a document, a triumphant smile playing on his face.

"Old fogey, you are still here?" He sneers as soon as his gaze falls on Arthur. "Perhaps, were you thinking that it was a joke that I secured the order? In that case, do you want to see my signature on the paper bef
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