He couldn't imagine that he was having a deal with this woman.Anyway,he was already there and he already started the transaction so he better just go with the flow.
He saw how she smiled victoriously at him.It was as if she was saying that she won over him.
"So how much am I for helping you out?"she said and sat back on the chair she was sitting earlier.
He couldn't believe that this woman was trying to take control of the situation but Chase couldn't think if anyone that would fit his offer.
"Okay,I will give five percent of my inheritance once I get it and then we can forget that we ever met met each other,"he said as he released his grip on her delicate hands reluctantly and watched as she settled back into her seat.
She shrugged her shoulders.She looked at Chase with a dissatisfied expression,the smile on her lips were gone.She doesn't seem satisfied with what he said.
Her expression turned serious as she looked at him in full disbelief.
"What now?"Chase asked as his eyebrows were drawn together while he met the with her eyes.He didn't what she wanted.He was already giving her a percentage of his inheritance which he was not suppose have done,so what else is she not satisfied with?.She is really a hard nut to crack.
Crystal shook her head and the scoffed:
"Five percent?seriously?is that the best offer you can give to me?"she said while looking at him in disbelief.
"What else do you want? Remember you also need to get back at your ex..boyfriend who dumped you"Chase said emphasizing on the ex to make it clear to her.He realized that perhaps underestimating this woman had been a careless mistake.He needed this woman's help more than ever but didn't know how else he could convince her.
Who does she think she is?she is not that beautiful and yet she was demanding a lot.
"Are you sure she isn't a beauty?"his inner mind asked teasingly.
She has long straight hair which she didn't even bother to tie in a ponytail.She is tall for a woman and she got a body that would.....he nodded realizing crystal had a body to die for she has curves in the right places.
The red dress with a turtle neck perfectly fitted her body and the color made it more radiant.
"Are you still with me?"Crystal's voice brought him back to his senses.
He was startled and nodded to the woman.He didn't notice that he was already listening staring at her.
"Did i pass your Standards?"she said smirking.
Gosh! what have he done?This woman was just conceited.He couldn't believe he needed to deal with her.He thought she was vulnerable and she would agree to what he said easily but he thought wrong,she was something.It's as if he is negotiating a business transaction but what was worse was this woman wanted part of his inheritance and it looks like she is not happy with what he is giving her.
He couldn't find the right words to say to her,she was shrewd than him and he was starting to lose his patience.
He took a deep breath and spoke to her to clear his mind.He had to be careful on what he his going to say.
He raised one of his eyebrows and looked at her intently."What else do you want?there's already five percent,"he said."I don't see anything else that you should be getting on this one,you also need my help just to remind you.so...."
"I don't need your help,"she snapped at him.
Chase shook his head.He knew from there that it seemed that he is not going to win this discussion with this woman.
"Well, let me check so you said you are Chase Maxwell?are you one the heirs to the Maxwell Luxury Hotel Chains?" she asked looking at him curiously.
Crystal was looking at her phone and it was as if she was checking something on the screen.He couldn't tell what exactly was running in her mind.
Chase's heart started racing as he realized that Crystal knew more than she let on. He leaned forward, his voice filled with suspicion. "What do you know about the Maxwell Luxury Hotel Chains?"
"Well, i can just tell the media of what you wanted me to do," she said smiling mischievously at him.
A smirk played on Crystal's lips as she watched the panic flicker in Chase's eyes. She knew she had him cornered now, with knowledge that could change everything for him. It was a thrilling feeling, knowing that she held all the power in their little game.
"You are messing with the wrong person,so quit playing games.I want a fair share in this deal.
His eyes went round because of what she had said. Her confident demeanor suggested there was more to her than meets the eye.A mischievous smile danced on Crystal's lips as she toyed with him like a cat playing with its prey.she was enjoying every moment of their power struggle.Chase felt trapped;he couldn't risk exposure.His only option now was to offer her a fair share in their deal and hope for her cooperation.No one has ever threatened him like she was doing now.
she pressed her lips together and shrugged her shoulders.
"If you are ready to agree to my
"If you are ready to agree to my terms, then we can move forward with the deal," Crystal said, her voice filled with a sense of authority. Chase felt his heart race, unsure of what exactly she had in mind. He needed her help, but he couldn't let her take complete control.
"Present a contract with everything that I will get from this deal and the things you need me to do for you."she said."Meet me here on Thursday,ten in the morning if you want either the contract papers,"she said and without waiting for his response walked out if the coffee shop.
Chase sat there, stunned by Crystal's boldness and cunning. He couldn't believe that she had turned the tables on him so effortlessly. As he watched her walk away, a mix of frustration and admiration filled his mind. He knew he had no other choice but to meet her demands if he wanted to secure his inheritance.
She was just so unbelievable.