However, they had an appointment with another major client in Rheinsville City lined up next. They expected the next client to ask for similar terms of compensation. If they agreed to Bruce's proposal, they would not have any bargaining chip with the next client.
"Please give us a few minutes," Wendy said as she stood up.
Bruce nodded. Rosa followed Wendy towards a corner of the meeting lounge.
When they were at a safe distance from Bruce, Wendy whispered to Rosa, "I expected him to make such a proposal. What do you think, Mrs. Woods?"
"Actually, his request is quite reasonable. The thing is, we have to meet with another client next. We can't agree to all his terms now. Otherwise, it would be tantamount to giving up on the other client," Rosa replied.
