Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 189

Chapter 189 The situation was frustratingly complex since Kane technically had the upper hand .

As at family patriarch and Laurens elder , Kane had made what appeared to be a concession by lowering the price by 30 million , making it difficult for Lauren to refuse without seeming disrespectful .

If Harvey had been the only one present , Lauren could have continued negotiating .

However , with the cunning Kane there , it was awkward for her , as a younger person , to keep bargaining .

Nonetheless , she was not foolish enough to accept such an astronomical sum of 120 million .

dollars .

Meanwhile , Harvey was secretly delighted that bringing his father along worked out so well .

Kanes negotiating skills far surpassed his own , and the Weller family was past caring about their reputation they just wanted to rip off the Rhodes family while they could .

Lauren , if theres no issue , lets sign the contract ! Kane said with a seemingly friendly smile .

Lauren silently cursed the crafty old man while outwardly hesitating .

Mr.

Weller Senior , I think … Lauren , spare me the excuses , Kane cut her off assertively .

Once we sign the contract and you transfer the 120 million to the Weller family account , we could talk about how our families had gone way back .

Wouldnt that be lovely ? Laurens palms were sweating as she considered whether to confront Kane directly .

While the Rhodes family could handle any fallout with the Wellers , she knew Michael would use this incident against her .

If we werent all friends here , Id be asking for at least 150 million .

Kane remained silent with a slight smile , assuming Andrew was either trying to curry favor or needed something from the Weller family .

1/2 Chapter 159 Christina inwardly scoffed at Andrews apparent change in character .

While she was currently aligned with the Weller family , she felt disappointed to see Andrew apparently abandoning his principles when faced with someone of Kanes status .