Chapter 196: Chapter 196

Awkwardly, the trio sat on the sofa.

As per protocol, Chase and David should have been negotiating.

However, one was sipping quietly at his tea, while the other was shakily brewing tea.

The silence was deafening.

Lucas couldn't stand it anymore and broke the silence, "Director Chien, the negotiation we mentioned before...

"Oh, what are the terms of the negotiations?" Chase asked casually.

David's hand trembled as he replied, "Both parties would invest 50 million yuan each.

The scripts as well as shooting will be fully handled by Henderson Media. After all, we are professionals in the area. As for the Lunanica Media, you will have the choice of selecting one lead cast as well as one third of the sponsorship quota."

Chase nodded. "Okay, so what's next?"

Just when David was about to talk, Lucas gave him a knowing look, as if saying David should slow down to drag out the fun.

Lucas took the lead by saying. "These terms are right! But these are simply 100 unreasonable! Why did you call me and say we should either invest 10 more million or remove our rights on selecting the lead actor?!

Aren't you being too much?

David was stunned by Lucas's words!

He never said such a thing!

Chase's impression after hearing this would be awful to say the least.

Plus, nobody in their right mind would bring up terms like this!

Did David really seem like the type of person to scrooge on everything and be calculative of every penny?

"Lucas, you b*stard!" David cursed under his breath.

"It's okay that you want to put on a show, but must you drag me into it as well?"

"You better watch out!" David thought.

"No, I never said that. Mr. Zhang, where you hear it from? Is there any proof? Is there any evidence?" David asked Lucas

Lucas choked on his breath. How could' David go against their plan earlier?

He raised his brows frantically at David, but the latter merely blinked his eyes at Lucas innocently.

Lucas was on the verge of erupting with anger.

What the f*ck!

"What's going on?" He thought.

Why didn't David go along with their plan?!

Hadn't they made a deal earlier?

"Can it be that I do not tell him about this clearly enough earlier? That's why he is feigning ignorance?"

At that thought, Lucas suppressed his anger and answered with an embarrassed smile, "Director Chien, you're joking. Well, in that case, let's let bygones be bygones and start the negotiations again. What do you think?"

David nodded and responded, "Okay, where should we start?"

Lucas answered, "The terms are to provido one leading actor quota and one third of the sponsorship quota..."

"Alright, David replied instantly, much to Lucas's surprise.

Lucas was mindf*cked.

He was confused!

What trick was David pulling?!

What was wrong with David!?

Did he forget about their deal?!

Lucas had even transferred five million yuan to him!

And David even vowed that he would make things difficult for Chase!

Why did he turn his back on Lucas now?!

Traitor!

"Director Chien, y-y-you Lucas's tone became unpleasant.

David looked at Chase cautiously and said. "Director Lu, if you think that this condition is unfair, we can still talk about For example, we can have half each for the

sponsorship quota...

David looked at Chase expectantly.

He would even be willing to give the fifty million yuan to Chase if that was what Chase wanted.

What David said sent Lucas into a deeper stupor.

Lucas did not expect David to agree to the terms so readily.

On top of that, David was now offering to negotiate the terms in Chase's favor!

It had already taken them months to arrive at this point!

Even so, they could not come to an agreement!

David was obviously a shrewd man who would fight over the terms, down to the last letter.

Why was he being so generous now?!

He was supposed to make things difficult for Chase, not hand over his fortune!

Did he misunderstand their deal?!

Lucas whispered to David, "Come out with me. I have a few choice words for you."

Chase turned a blind eye to the duo as he continued enjoying his tea.

David followed Lucas out of the office.

Lucas was so angry that his eyes turned red. "Director Chien, what are you doing?"

David's face hardened. I'm the one who should be asking, what do you mean by that? Are you trying to get me killed?"

Lucas was stupefied. "What do you mean?

What are you talking about?"

David took a deep breath as he looked into the office respectfully, and then asked. "Didn't Ryan tell you that Director Lu was there when I agreed to your requests?" Lucas's legs turned to jelly as he looked David in disbelief. "What did you say? When you agreed to the negotiation. Director Lu was also there?!"

"Yes! Isn't that nonsense? He knew from the beginning that I had agreed to the terms! I didn't know he was the director, so I agreed to your conditions. Now that I know that he is the director, what else can I say? I have to keep my promise!" David deliberately prevaricated with a seemingly reasonable excuse.

He didn't tell Lucas about Chase's true identity, not how powerful Chase was. As for Lucas, his legs gave out under him.

David's words continued to echo in his mind-Director Lu was also there!

Ryan!

Ryan's image suddenly popped up in Lucas's mind!

Lucas clenched his fists so hard that veins popped all over his arms!

It was all thanks to that b'stard, Ryan!

How could he hide such crucial information!

Lucas had worked so hard for this schermeyMNow he was but a clown in Chase's eyes!

What the f*ck!

"Ryan, you wanted me dead, didn't you?"

"Don't you ever let me see you again!"

Lucas thought.

David patted Lucas on the shoulder and said, "Let's go back."

Lucas was hesitant. "Director Chien, then the five million yuan..."

Since their plan failed, he thought he could ask for his money back.

However, David asked with a playful smile, "What money? Wasn't it hush money that you gave me?"

"Yes it is, but there is nothing to hush now. Didn't he already know that the negotiation was going to be a success?" Lucas looked depressed.

David smiled meaningfully. "Are you sure you don't need me to keep quiet about anything? That's fine then."

Looking at David's demeanor, Lucas's heart skipped a beat as he thought, "D"mn it!"

The five million yuan was to lock in the deal and to ask him to make things difficult for Chase.

But now, the five million yuan was for David to not tell Chase that he had bribed David!

If Chase knew what he was up to, it would be his last day at work in the company!

What the f*ck!

At the thought of this, Lucas was overcome by regret.

Five million yuan... wasted!

Dºmn it! D*mn it! D*mn it!

When the two of them returned to the office, Chase was enjoying his tea by the window.

David asked carefully, "Director Lu, do younhave anything else to add?"

Chase got up calmly and looked at Lucas teasingly. He turned his attention back to the window and said, "Someone seems to be waiting for us downstairs."