Chapter 732: Reference
Rafael Ignis returned to his room with mixed feelings. On the surface, he had played his role perfectly, if he did say so himself. But perhaps it had been too perfect. For a brief moment, he had almost felt like a real love rival to his brother. What really amazed him, though, was Cai’s ability to predict something like this. It was eerily scary how spot-on Caius Frost had been.
As he sank onto the couch, Rafael’s mind wandered back to the conversation he’d had with Cai six months ago. He’d expected a tough negotiation, and prepared himself to give in, try to offer the maximum benefits that would be attractive to a man like Caius Frost. Unexpectedly, what he’d asked for in return had... He shook his head, thinking...
"Yes, business. As you know, Petrovia is looking to expand its medical infrastructure. We’re aiming to become a hub for medical tourism in the region. And for that, we need the best. And..."
"You are offering to build me a lab?" Cai asked lazily.
"Not just a lab," Rafael corrected, his eyes gleaming with ambition. "A full-fledged hospital, specializing in cutting-edge neurosurgery. Petrovia is well-positioned geographically, and we have the resources to support such an endeavor. With your expertise, it would put us on the map as a medical destination."
"That’s quite an undertaking. You’re proposing to build an entire hospital from the ground up."
"Exactly. We’ll offer you the land, resources, and whatever else you need to get it up and running. Think of it as a partnership. Petrovia gets its medical hub, and you get to establish one of the most advanced neurosurgery centers in the world. Your reputation will grow, and the patients will come from all over. So, its a win win for us."
"It’s ambitious," he mused, his tone thoughtful. "But it could work. With the right team, and the proper infrastructure... it could definitely work." He then leaned back in his chair, eyes half-closed as he considered the words words. A beat of silence passed and Rafe wondered what the man was thinking before he finally spoke. "I don’t lack the investment, Prince Rafael. If I wanted to establish a hospital here, I could do it without needing the government or your support. You’re asking for something that benefits Petrovia more than it benefits me."
Rafael frowned. Yes, it was true that the project might benefit them more in the long term but this was the best offers that Cai could receive and Rafe knew it.