Chapter 127: Millions of Dollars
"We aren’t going to be talking for long. Just keep in mind that this conversation is going to go one of two ways. One; our deal falls short after you refuse my offer and I walk out that door without another word. Or you accept my deal as well as all the terms that come with it, and I make you and your company into the single largest dealership of Magic Crystals and Magic Beast parts in the world."
As Jason spoke, Juliet’s eyes slowly grew wider and wider, until she was staring at Jason in pure shock. Jason’s confidence and sheer charisma drew her in like nothing she had ever felt before! If she had been invested in this conversation before, now she was even more so. Juliet sat straighter in her seat and she stapled her hands in front of her. There was a seriousness in Jason’s eyes at that moment that told Juliet this wasn’t just some newbie telling her they would bring her some good fortune. This was a much larger deal than Juliet could have predicted.
Juliet was still skeptical about Jason’s offer, but now that she was actually seeing Jason’s seriousness, there was a bit of hope in her heart. This might actually be it. This might be what saves her company.
"What did you have in mind?"
Juliet spoke with narrowed eyes and Jason began to speak while taking out a pen and grabbing a serviette from the side to write on.
"Your company, Tenet, runs independently from the government. They deal in all Magical Artefacts, beast parts, and crystals and they’ve been experiencing a significant economic and financial strain due to the monopoly of the SMD. You can’t make things easier for yourself since the SMD has a vice grip on the trust of other superhumans, so you have no way to draw in customers. But you see, I don’t care about the SMD or the government. What I care about right now, is anonymity. I am currently in possession of just over three hundred Magical Crystals and I will get hundreds more very soon, and I am willing to sell all those crystals, along with any other artifact that I acquire to Tenet if you refrain from telling any government or private institution where you got them from."
Juliet swallowed again as she heard the number. It was absurd to think that a single person would have that many crystals on them and she was finding it hard to believe it. But what really drew her attention right now was what Jason was asking her to do. He wanted her to hide information from the SMD for him? Why?
"I apologise if this comes off as rude, but before anything else, I’d like to ensure that you didn’t acquire these crystals through any... nefarious means."
Jason waved his hand as he finished writing on the serviette and smiled.
"Nothing like that. You can be certain that no crime was committed while getting these."
Juliet took in another breath and she thought for a few seconds before responding.
"It will be difficult for us to accept your terms. Hiding information from the SMD is very difficult because of how well-informed they are. They audit us on a regular basis."