The Son-In-Law Shot to Fame (Donald and Jennifer)

Chapter 1127 Sincerity In Cooperation

Despite Lina's beauty and the unique exotic charm of Iugrean women that she possessed, Geraldine couldn't help but feel a little upset. After all, they were here to discuss a business collaboration, even if Schiavoni was a multinational company. In a business partnership, both parties should be equal in status.

However, the leaders of Schiavoni Enterprise did not exhibit such behavior. It was one thing not to provide an airport pick-up, but now that they had arrived at the hotel entrance, the so-called manager should have had the decency to welcome them.

Noticing Geraldine's disappointment, Lina quickly changed the subject, saying, "Is this your first time visiting Iugrea? Just like Yorksland, Iugrea is also famous for its delicious food."

"To ensure you both have a great feast at tonight's dinner party, I've specifically invited a five-star chef to be the main cook."

"Really? Then we're in for a treat today."

Despite her youth, Geraldine, as the head of Harper Group, had impressive self-regulation skills. Seeing that Lina had already taken the initiative to make amends, and considering they would need to discuss cooperation matters later, Geraldine naturally followed Lina's lead.

Upon pushing open the door and stepping into the private room, the three of them had barely entered when they heard a man's voice, cursing and grumbling in Iugrean. Content is property of NôvelDrama.Org.

"How many times have I told you, our company has never had a precedent for credit. If he is unwilling to pay upfront, that's a breach of contract, and we can demand him to compensate for the breach!"

"Lothaire, I've always had complete faith in your abilities. Please don't bother me with such trivial matters in the future!"

After finishing his words, the man promptly hung up the phone. He eagerly stuffed the cigar in his hand into his mouth and took a long puff.

What was supposed to be a pleasant dinner party turned sour even before the guests arrived, as clouds of smoke filled the room, making the atmosphere unbearable.

Geraldine furrowed her brows, instinctively taking a step back. During Jennifer's pregnancy, she was extremely sensitive to many things. As Jennifer's best friend, Geraldine also inevitably avoided things like cigarettes.

Seeing that the man hadn't noticed their arrival yet, Lina quickly stepped forward and said, "Mr. Havenzo, Ms. Harper and Mr. Campbell have arrived."

The man finally snapped back to reality. However, he still had a dazed look in his eyes. Donald immediately realized that there might be something extra added to the cigar in his hand.

"Hello, Ms. Harper, my name is Baccio. I am the regional manager of Schiavoni Ceramics."

With a cigar clamped in his mouth, Baccio gestured with both hands, indicating for the two to sit wherever they pleased.

In general business proceedings, both parties usually start off by exchanging pleasantries and engaging in small talk to lighten the mood before delving into discussions about potential collaborations.

Just as Geraldine had taken her seat, gripping the arms of the chair, Baccio asked, "Ms. Harper, since you're here to discuss a potential business collaboration with us, have you brought the terms of your collaboration?"

Geraldine, still holding a napkin in her hand, was momentarily stunned.

Lina knew her manager was getting carried away. She quickly interjected with a smile, "Mr. Havenzo, Ms. Harper and her party have traveled a long way to get here. They must be starving. Why don't we eat first and discuss as we go?"

"Of course, I'm not stopping you from eating."

Baccio seemed to not grasp Lina's words. He continued to look at Geraldine and said, "Ms. Harper is free to enjoy her dinner. However, my time is precious, and I would like to know sooner what kind of terms you can offer."

"You must be in need of the ceramic tiles produced by our company, aren't you?"

The color drained from Geraldine's face.

"Mr. Havenzo, I presume your company doesn't conduct business negotiations like this with everyone, does it?"