Burn Those Who Burned Me novel Chapter 253

Chapter 34: The devil’s deal.

James Watson sat at the restaurant bar eagerly as he awaited the arrival Adrianna Delgato. The past few days were like a distant dream. He’d convinced Harold Taylor to go into business with him securing Vanessa Taylor as the head designer! The day of the meeting, Harlod and Christian could hardly believe their ears.

“Let me get this straight President Watson. You want to sign my daughter Vanessa on as head designer for Watts–Corp; and in exchange, we’ll be apart of the real estate merger between your company AND House Delgato?”

James sat smugly as he nodded in confirmation.

“That’s correct Taylor. After the competition, I’ll be announcing my company’s merge with HD. Naturally, because Vanessa is our lead designer, she’ll get to run not only that contract, but the contracts for Watts–Corp as well. Not to mention, your company will be in charge of the real estate development.”

Both Harlod and Christian stared in shock! This type of merge would guarantee the expansion of Taylor–Corp into all four major sectors; and a chance to increase revenue into the hundreds of billions of dollars. Christian spoke next.

“Please forgive me for asking President Watson, but why are you SO interested in my sister?”

James looked at Christian with a slightly puzzled expression. Surely they would know better than anyone how talented the girl is. Was his proposal really that farfetched?

“President Taylor, I take it you know how talented your sister is?”

“Indeed I do….but….she’s inexperienced. With this type of deal, I would have thought you wanted to poach someone like Elizabeth Bowen.”

Harold’s eyes darted over at Christian. Just what the hell was he doing! James expression became slightly annoyed. Hiring Bowen was most certainly his original plan, however, finding her proved to be beyond difficult.

“I won’t lie, like many…yourselves included I’m sure; I wanted Bowen. But finding her has turned out to be more trouble than she’s worth.”

Christian could understand this sentiment. Even he had grown frustrated with finding her.

“And besides…..your sister is beyond talented. What she lacks in experience, she’ll learned on the floor!”

Harold smiled greedily, the potential was becoming endless.

“Well! I think we have a deal Watson! Of course, we’ll need to broker some type of good faith contract until the signing of House Delgato.”

James lifted his briefcase pulling out some documents.

“I actually have a business proposal that should make all us happy. Why don’t we both offer each other thirty percent of our companies‘ shares. That way, even without Delgato; there will be a mutual contractual agreement between Watts and Taylor Corp.”

Christian immediately panicked.

“Thirty percent! Are you out of your damn mind! That’s rid-”

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Chapter 253

“Wait a moment Chris.”

Harold held his hand up indicating for Christian to be quiet.

“Watson….that’s a pretty steep amount of shares. Why would you risk ”

“It’s not a risk Chairman! I’m sure you two own the largest portion of shares at Taylor–Corp correct?”

Both Harold and Christian nodded.

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“Good! And I doubt your board plans on overthrowing you, so the majority is always in your favor.”

Christian spoke again.

“Okay….but what about you? You’re just the President…I imagine the largest percentage of YOUR company is to your nephew.”

James smiled smugly.

“That’s where you’re wrong President. You didn’t think I would come all this way empty handed. I’m not my nephew Taylor. I recently teamed up with several of my board members. Once I told them about my upcoming merger, they agreed to hand me their shares. I now have the larger percentage over my nephew.”

Harold and Christian’s eyes widened in shock! Suddenly, Harlod began to laugh hysterically.

“Hahahaha!!!! I like you Watson!!! You’ve got guts! Your nephew could learn a thing or two from you! Impressive!”

Christian’s brows furrowed. Something about this deal just wasn’t sitting comfortable with him.

“Wait a moment….if you sign over your shares, won’t your nephew notice the backdrop?”

James was becoming annoyed with the son. ‘Why the hell is making this difficult!‘ With a slight chuckle, he answered Christian’s question.