Chapter 99 The Final Way
“Don’t worry. If the final result is not Safe Home Real Estate, I have other ways.”
“What way?”
Iverson’s eyes were as beautiful as a picture. He asked calmly, “Do you want to know now?”
Amanda suddenly smelled a trace of danger, but it was too late to escape. Someone directly pulled her into his arms and circled her between himself and the sofa.
“I don’t want to know!” Amanda pushed him in a panic, but she couldn’t move him at all.
Iverson placed his big hand behind the back of her head and bent down to kiss her. His perfume was mixed with the faint smell of tobacco, and she sensed the strong hormone in the man’s body.
The adrenaline rose rapidly, and even the air was raised to a high temperature. In the rapid breathing, accompanied by the friction of clothes, the glass on the balcony was filled with mist.
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The Byran Group.
The three companies that had made it to the final round of the bidding would have to come to the Byran Group to participate in the last round of bidding. In terms of technology, Safe Home Real Estate was far ahead of them, but in terms of price, the other two companies had an obvious advantage, especially the Sean Group.
“Can we win?”
“Yes.”
Amanda’s reply was firm.
As Joleen drove, there was a hint of worry in her eyes. “I thought that being with Iverson would be helpful to our project, but now it seems that it will make the Sean Group more vigilant. I’m afraid that they will lower the price even more.”
“Not maybe, but definitely. After Friday, the Sean Group worked overtime for two days in a row. What do you think they are doing?”
“Change the bidding plan?”
“That’s right. This project is their lifesaver. Even if they find out that I’m dating Iverson, they won’t give up just like that.”
“Truly annoying. We can’t shake it off no matter what.”
Joleen grew angrier as she spoke. “How could they do this? You were the one who came up with this project from the very beginning. That adulterous couple kicked you out of the game, and that bastard lost the right to develop the land, which you’ve worked so hard for. Now he’s shamelessly using your proposal to make a bid.”
Amanda was not angry. She said indifferently, “The business world is not a place for right and wrong.”
When Joleen and Amanda arrived at the Byran Group, Jamie Tarry came downstairs to pick them up in person.
“Miss Jewell, why are you here in person? Can’t you just let the Sales Director come?”
Amanda said, “There are not many people in our newly established company, and I’ve been in charge of this project since long ago. I want to finish the whole thing. How about the other companies?”
“They’re all here. By the way, Miss Jewell, Olinka Fane is the representative from the Sean Group.”
As he mentioned Olinka, Jamie’s tone softened on purpose, and he studied Amanda’s expression carefully.
Amanda looked calm and composed. “It’s normal. She was my assistant when I first started this project. She worked with me, so she’s familiar with every detail of the project. Letting her come to the Sean Group is the best choice.”
Of course, it was also the worst choice.
Know yourself, know your enemy, and you’ll be victorious in all battles.
Jamie nodded. “Then let’s go. The judges should all be here.”
“Okay.”
In the conference room, the judges had already arrived.
Amanda took a seat and looked around, but she didn’t see Iverson anywhere.
The Byran Group has a lot of business. The renovation project in the old city area is just one of the many projects. It’s not worth it for him to show up in person. It’s good that he’s not here. He can avoid arousing suspicion.
“First of all, congratulations to the representatives. You have all passed the preliminary tests, which means that the three companies are very capable. The Byran Group is also looking forward to cooperating with you in the future, no matter which one.”
The chairman of the judges’ meeting directly opened three documents.
“Wait.”
At the meeting table, Olinka suddenly said, “We want to submit a new bidding plan.”
“As expected,” Joleen clenched her fists. “Amanda, they must have lowered the price. What should we do?”
“Don’t worry.”
Amanda consoled Joleen. “This project is not for those with the lowest prices. Excessively lowering the price is a taboo in the industry.”
Because of Olinka’s new document, the results were delayed. Amanda and the others waited outside the conference room, and the judges wanted to reevaluate the situation.
Olinka stood at the door for a while before turning around to look at Amanda. She said sarcastically, “Congratulations, Amanda. I heard that you’re getting engaged with Mr. Byran. What do you think we’re even doing here?”
Amanda said coldly, “If you don’t want to compete, you can withdraw from the competition. What about handing in new documents just now?”
“I have to stick to the end, don’t I? Maybe there will be a miracle. There will be rewards for my hard work. If there is no reward, it means that I did not try hard enough. You taught me this.”
“You’re wrong. You can’t expect miracles here. There are still many things you need to learn.”
Just as Amanda finished speaking, the meeting room door opened.
The chairman of the board of judges directly announced the result.
“After the expert panel’s evaluation, we finally decided to cooperate with Safe Home Real Estate. Congratulations.”
“Thanks.”
Amanda shook hands with the chairman of the judges’ meeting and thanked him.
The chairman said, “I’ll contact you later on regarding the contract. Thank you for your hard work during this period.”
“It’s what I should do.”
“How is that possible?” Olinka’s face was livid. “You bribed the judges. The price we offered is far lower than yours. How can you be the one who got the project? I’m going to file a complaint!”
Mr. Willson looked indifferent. “Miss Fane, you have the right to complain, but I advise you not to do this.”
“You’re scared, aren’t you?”
“There’s nothing we can’t say. During the evaluation period, we received a call from the Planning Bureau. The Sean Group was directly removed from the bidding list.”
“What?” Olinka’s expression changed. “How is that possible?”
“The right to develop the project was originally the Sean Group’s, but you made such a mess and lost it. The Planning Bureau was worried, so they handed it over to the Byran Group. Tell me, is it possible to cooperate with you again?”
“Then why didn’t you tell us earlier? Why did you let us prepare for so many days in vain?”
Mr. Willson said meaningfully, “We don’t know. Maybe President Byran wants to give you a chance, but the Planning Bureau won’t let him.”
Olinka’s face looked like it was going to collapse. She shook her head angrily and left.
Amanda suddenly guessed why Iverson had asked the Sean Group to participate in the bidding.
“Amanda, your phone is ringing,” Joleen’s joyful voice reminded her.
Amanda came back to her senses and saw the words “Mr. Byran” displayed on the screen. She answered the phone and walked out. “Hello? The bidding results are out.”
“I’ve heard about it.”
“Why didn’t you come?”
“To avoid arousing suspicion.”
“To avoid arousing suspicion? Or to drink tea at the Planning Bureau?”
The other end of the line smiled without saying anything.
Under the sunlight, Amanda’s lips curved into a beautiful smile, and her clear eyes sparkled. “This is what you told me. This is what you meant by you have other ways, don’t you?”