LittleNovelChapter 368 That afternoon, Charlene had just returned to PrimeStar Technologies when her phone buzzed with a call from Thorne if they broke the contract with Neural Nexus Tech, it would be a massive blow to the company The moment Charlene saw Thorne's nflash on her screen, she knew exactly why he was calling She didn't answer.
Thorne called twice more, and when Charlene still didn't pick up, he turned to Stewart.
Stewart, well aware of Thorne's intentions, picked up the call.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWithout any pleasantries, he asked, “Mr. Henderson, you're calling about the Neural Nexus Tech issue, aren't you?" Thorne replied, "Yes, Mr. Ferguson, what can we do to resolve this?" "I'm sorry, Mr. Henderson, but Mr. Hawkins' actions have crossed a line for me. I can't compromise on this," Stewart said coolly. "Is there anything else you need to discuss?" Thorne pressed, "Is there really no room for negotiation?" "None," Stewart confirmed. "I'll be handling this matter with my legal team. I expect you to respect my company's employees and not bother them. Otherwise, I'll have to assyou, like Mr. Hawkins, lack respect for our partnership. That would forceto reconsider our ongoing collaboration." Knowing Thorne couldn't break the deadlock with him, Stewart anticipated he'd turn to Charlene next.
Not that Thorne could do much to Charlene, but if Thorne decided to target the Ross family for the sake of Vesta Hawkins, it would be a disaster.
An unnecessary disaster, and one best avoided.
The conversation was a veiled warning to Thorne: steer clear of the Ross family, or risk jeopardizing their mutual projects.
Stewart added, "If our collaboration hits a snag, it could be quite the scandal, Mr. Henderson. I trust you understand my point?" The word had already spread that The Henderson Group's project was set to compete with international counterparts.
There was a national buzz, with high expectations placed on The Henderson Group.
PrimeStar was the ideal partner for The Henderson Group's project.
If Thorne let personal matters with his girlfriend disrupt their cooperation, and word got out, it would be all over the news. The project and The Henderson Group's image would be tainted with scandal.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThis sort of fallout would infringe on the interests of The Henderson Group's other stakeholders.
With both internal and external pressures mounting, Thorne would face significant losses and stress.
Stewart didn't lay it all out, but Thorne understood the underlying threat. He chuckled softly, "I understand your point, Mr. Ferguson."
Stewart knew Thorne grasped the gravity of the situation. He asked icily, "Anything else, Mr. Henderson?" Thorne replied, "No, that's all." With that, Stewart ended the call abruptly.
As soon as he hung up, Stewart om dialed Charlene The content is on novelenglish.net! 15.48 She answered promptly.
"Thorne called me. We just talked," Stewart informed her, then asked, "Did he try reaching out to you?" 35.40
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