Becker quenched his cigar with a contented smile, meeting Zaydenâs gaze steadily.
âItâs not about my desires.
My allegiance lies with you.
However, to navigate negotiations with the board, a tangible demonstration of commitment is indispensable.
â
Zaydenâs laughter rang out softly, his amusement evident.
âEnlighten me, Becker.
What is it that they seek from me?â he inquired.
âConsidering your extensive business portfolio, a gesture of sharing wouldnât go amiss.
Besides, we must consider the cunning nature of the board members.
What if they perceive your reluctance as greed and refuse you?â Becker replied.
Zayden puffed on his cigar thoughtfully, understanding Beckerâs point.
This cunning strategist aimed to transfer some of his businesses to the Fredrick Group, taking his share in the process.
However, the risk loomed large, given the volatile disposition of the board members.
Observing Zaydenâs hesitation, Becker smoothly pushed a document across the table.
Zayden glanced at it.
It was the endorsement for his promotion, bearing the signatures of numerous shareholders.
âHalf of the shareholders have already endorsed your promotion,â
Becker informed Zayden.
âAs for the rest, Iâll work on persuading them individually.
Thereâs still potential for their signatures, and I trust youâll consider my proposed condition.
â
Zayden squinted his eyes, pausing a moment before nodding slowly.
He set his cigar down and said, âIâll think about it.
â
Becker nodded in response, collected the documents, and stood up.
âIâll Look forward to some good news from you, Mr.
Fredrick.
â
With that, he left.
Once Becker had departed, Zaydenâs assistant, who had been quietly observing, asked, âAre you really considering giving in to Beckerâs demands, Mr.
Fredrick?â
Remaining seated, Zayden pondered briefly, then flipped the question to his assistant.
âDo you find him trustworthy?â
The assistant paused to think, then answered, âBecker is dependable.
Heâs proven himself numerous times as your deep-cover informant within the Fredrick Group.
Iâd say heâs trustworthy.
â
Indeed, Becker had been Zaydenâs most valuable mole in the Fredrick Group.
He had consistently provided updates on Holdenâs whereabouts and had even tipped off Zayden about Holdenâs covert investigations about Theodore through the dark web.
After such extensive collaboration, Zayden felt inclined to trust Becker.
Despite the risks involved, the potential benefits were too significant to ignore.
Zayden flicked his cigar into an ashtray, poured himself a half glass of strong liquor, and sipped it thoughtfully.
After a long moment of reflection, he picked up the phone and dialed Becker.
He said, âAlright, Iâve thought it over.
Iâm ready to transfer some of my holdings in Mistlyn to the Fredrick Group.
But I expect over 90% approval at the shareholdersâ meeting the day after tomorrow.
â
On the other end of the Line, Becker quickly agreed, âNo problem, Mr.
Fredrick.
Youâre so generous; Iâll make sure everything runs smoothly.
The future of the Fredrick Group is in your hands, and the profits will be a hundred times your investment.
â
Becker buttered Zayden up a bit before ending the call.
After ending the call, Becker turned to the shadowy figure beside him and whispered, âZayden has agreed to our terms.
â