The Understated Dragon Lord novel Chapter 771

Two percent? The moment Wyatt heard that figure, he frowned deeply.

"Two percent? Maya, the net profit on this project might not even be two percent! If I give you two percent, I’ll be operating at a loss, and no one wants to push a losing project!" Wyatt protested, obviously troubled.

"This two percent isn’t just for me. I need to split a big chunk with Beckett! Plus, my colleagues and other key department heads—do you think they’ll support this without any compensation?" Maya argued.

Wyatt, a seasoned veteran of the business world, wasn’t buying it. Having navigated countless deals, he knew Maya’s game plan.

Wyatt understood Maya too well. If he agreed to the two percent now, she would surely find other excuses to demand more later. Indeed, the Golden Light Hill tourism project was profitable. By cutting corners and using substandard materials, the net profit could soar above twenty percent.

In the USA, cutting costs is a necessary evil in project management. Without it, where would the bribe money come from for greasing the wheels? No matter the project, the contractor had to pay out bribes to win the bid smoothly.

So, Maya had to stabilize Wyatt immediately.

"Wyatt, can we calm down a bit? You’re the president of a big company, a seasoned executive for decades. How can you lose your cool during a business negotiation? Isn’t this a bit immature?"

"Maya, your opening demand of two percent is impossible for me to meet! Your asking price is too high; it clearly shows a lack of sincerity. The most crucial factor in business is sincerity. Without basic sincerity and trust, there’s no way we can negotiate this deal!" Wyatt shot back, standing firm.