"Of course, I can. (The chairman boldly demanded) 87% of the shares of Avenir goes to the Agusti family and I am the head of the Agusti. So, of course no one inside this room but me can decide it."
(The board members cannot help but shut their mouth to speak any further. Seeing this the chairman proceeded to speak further)
"I understand some of you don't agree with the current partnership with Tarantinos. However, this partnership will....no....shall take place."
" (One of the board members) But, Mr. Agusti, you see, we and the Tarantinos were rivals from the start. How can we trust them? They always belittle us. They give us no respect . I don't like them. I don't want to team up with them either. "
" You are right Mr. Endiomont. How can we trust them? Before I answer that, you tell me, what are you doing here? Sitting on a chair comfortably, discussing the latest and most advanced project of Avenir. Why did you come here for?"
"(At this question Mr. Endiomont became a little offended. He boldly told ) I am here to do business or what else?"
"(After being satisfied with the answer Mr. Endiomont gave, with a bright smile, perhaps a fake smile, the chairman said) Exactly ! We are all here to do business and in business we don't mix likes or dislikes.
We only see profits or losses. About the trust you're talking, I firmly believe that there is no genuine trust in terms of business. I am sure ,there is no need to remind you of the 'Porus-1' project, is there, Mr. Renas Endiomont?"
(Porus-1 was a joint project under the Adrisons where the Miyans, the Endiomont & the Adrisons worked together. It was their first project.
Renas Endiomont and Urose Endiomont were friends since high school and the Miyans became their closest business partner when they stated to do business.
So, no one even thought that a most trusted and loyal childhood friend and businessman would backstab them.
A mere innocent friendship with the 'End' (From the Endiomont) really did end the career of the Adrisons and the Miyans that year.
It was quite a drama to see. After all, it was a headline of the business channels all year round. Mr. Renas reputation ,that year, took on heavy backlashes.
If not for Mr. Agusti's support he would been kicked out of the circle long ago.
However, 20 years have passed since that. But, mentioning it again now ,relived the past as if it was an incident of yesterday.
All the figures present here today was prominent ones. So, there is no way that they wouldn't know of it and those who didn't know before will know now.
It seems like the chairman has manipulated him to fall for this trap and he obediently fell for it. However, this is not the right time to strike back. He must endure it somehow. So, he chose his best option and that was to be silent. Seeing that there were no retort, the chairman continued)
"So, everyone it's decided that we will partner up with the Tarantinos and there is no changing it. But, after seeing your unwelcoming conduct to them, I'll issue a voting .
For this secretary Sergio would make necessary arrangements. We'll do the voting on our next meeting. I give you all enough time to think what you want.
This will be all for today. Have a nice trip to home." (finishing his statement the chairman exited the meeting room with secretary Sergio.
One by one all started to leave. Verona was also leaving with Vieri but after reaching near the door she glanced back at the same back she noticed ,while entering the room. After some seconds she left, perhaps fled, without any hesitation.)
(End of the Flash back)
Gaining her consciousness Sancia tried to notice her surroundings.