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Isabella’s gaze sharpened.
“And now?”
Jared swallowed hard.
“Today was supposed to be the day of the forced acquisition…” Isabella went silent, stunned.
Jared rushed to clarify, “Boss, don’t be mad. I’ll call off my people and make it right with Timeless Elegance!”
Isabella sighed deeply, her frustration palpable.
Jared could feel the weight of his mistake sinking in.
In business, timing was everything, and a deal like this—targeting Timeless Elegance with its rich Lorpond craftsmanship, but lacking a solid backing—was far too tempting.
Many had wanted to acquire it, but Luka had always refused to sell.
Homelight Enterprise had been eyeing Timeless Elegance for acquisition for ages. But in a twist of fate, it turned out Timeless Elegance was owned by Isabella’s uncle.
Isabella immediately said, “I’ll go with you.”
“Okay, boss, I’ll pick you up right now.”
Jared was very efficient and arrived soon.
When Isabella got in the car, the tension in the vehicle was palpable. Jared kept his mouth firmly shut as he drove, sensing that silence was the safest option.
Timeless Elegance, once proudly nestled in a standalone office building in the city center, had fallen on hard times. As profits dwindled, so did its scale, now reduced to a single floor.
At that moment, the atmosphere inside Timeless Elegance was like a frozen tundra—tense, unwelcoming, and cold.
“I’ve told you over and over—I’m not selling!” Luka’s voice was unwavering, his resolve unshakable.
“Mr. Calderon, you’re only wasting time. If you keep this up, Timeless Elegance will crash and go bankrupt! Then what will happen to your so-called craftsmanship? If you sell to us, we can take Timeless Elegance global!” The suited man sitting across from him sneered, his eyes filled with greed.
Lina, who worked just down the hall, had caught wind of Homelight Enterprise’s attempt to acquire Timeless Elegance. She couldn’t resist the opportunity to witness the drama firsthand. By sheer coincidence, she knew the man in the sharp suit, who was a high-ranking executive of Homelight Enterprise.
Lina said, “Mr. Calderon, you should consider this an honor.”
“Homelight Enterprise’s interest in your small company is more than generous. And their offer? No one else can match it. Don’t be so ungrateful.”
Luka’s eyes flashed with fire.
“If it’s such a great deal, why don’t you sell your company to Homelight Enterprise instead?”
Lina froze, the smirk wiped clean off her face, replaced by a frosty glare.
“Asshole!”
Even with his back against the wall, Luka’s defiance hadn’t dimmed in the slightest.
“Humph! Luka, we’ve given you so many chances. If you’re too blind to accept them, don’t blame us for what happens next,” the suited man said, his tone growing darker by the second.
Lina’s excitement surged at the ominous shift.
Homelight Enterprise was clearly preparing to go for Luka’s throat.
Wonderful!
She had already spoken to the suited man privately, striking up a plan. If Homelight Enterprise succeeded in acquiring Timeless Elegance, he would take over the project and collaborate with Lina. He would turn Timeless Elegance into nothing more than a production factory for her designs!
The thought thrilled her.
Even if the acquisition failed, Lina knew Timeless Elegance was circling the drain.
For years, she had suffered under Timeless Elegance’s shadow.
Now, at long last, she could revel in her rise to dominance.
The idea of Timeless Elegance crumbling filled her with indescribable satisfaction.
Luka’s face darkened, the weight of the moment pulling his expression into a sullen scowl as his fists clenched by his sides.
“We’re all in the same clothing business. Do you really have to be this cutthroat?”
The suited man responded with a cold, mocking laugh. “This is business, Mr. Calderon, not a charity case.”
Grinding his teeth, Luka shot back, “Even if Timeless Elegance sinks into bankruptcy, I’ll never hand it over to you.”
“And what about your workers? Have you thought of them?” The suited man raised an eyebrow and asked.
As if on cue, a group of people burst into the room. These were Timeless Elegance’s employees, many of whom had been with the company for years.
All eyes were on Luka. Their faces were a mix of emotions—some averted their gazes with quiet shame, while others barely concealed their simmering anger.
“What are you all doing here?” Luka asked sharply, a deep frown etched on his face.
Instinctively, he felt the situation slipping out of his control.
An older employee stepped forward.
“Mr. Calderon, do you know how long I’ve worked here?”
“Five years and three months,” Luka replied without hesitation, his voice firm and unwavering.
The answer stopped the man short. He hadn’t expected Luka to recall such a detail, let alone with such certainty.
For a brief moment, the man faltered. But he shook off his hesitation, a flicker of resolve returning as he said gravely, “You have a good memory, Mr. Calderon. But do you also remember that you promised us salary increases when things got better? Over all these years, not a single cent has been added to our wages. Most of us stayed because we love this brand. Now, with such a golden opportunity in front of us, you can’t afford to be selfish.”
The suited man’s taunts hadn’t fazed Luka, but the heartfelt words from his own employee cut through him like a knife. A chill settled in his voice as he asked, “Do you think I’ve been unfair to you? And this so-called ‘golden opportunity’ you’re talking about— is it selling the company?”
“This gentleman here said that if you agree to the acquisition, all of our wages will increase by a thousand dollars. He’s not trying to corner us, Mr. Calderon—he’s offering us a way forward. Homelight Enterprise is promising to invest in us and promote the Timeless Elegance brand globally.” The employee’s excitement was palpable, and murmurs of agreement rippled through the group.
Pleading eyes turned toward Luka, silently urging him to reconsider.
Luka’s hands clenched tighter. He had always believed he’d done right by his employees. Even as the brand struggled and revenues dwindled, he had never once docked their pay. He even counted their frequent absences as full attendance.
Luka had always extended a helping hand to employees grappling with family troubles, but he hadn’t anticipated that everyone would view the situation this way. Lina observed the unfolding scene with quiet satisfaction.
“Mr. Calderon, you need to listen to your employees’ voices. You can’t recklessly harm everyone’s interests for your own,” Lina said, her tone sharp.
Luka closed his eyes, his expression shadowed with pain. It was clear to everyone why he was reluctant to agree to the acquisition. Another veteran employee broke the silence, voicing his loyalty.
“Mr. Calderon, I’ll support whatever decision you make. This company has always treated us well,” he said.
But his words drew sharp criticism from the first employee, who scowled in disdain.
“What are you trying to pull here? Do you want to ruin the company?”
“Exactly! Homelight Enterprise is a giant, and many would kill for this opportunity. This could mean better pay for all of us,” the employee retorted.
The veteran employee shot back with cold defiance. “Shame on you! We’re just employees—who are we to question Mr. Calderon’s decisions? Hasn’t he been good to us all these years? Do you really think you’ll find better treatment elsewhere? Even as the brand struggles, Mr. Calderon has never let anyone go!”
Luka felt a faint warmth of gratitude stir within him as he realized that some still remembered his unwavering kindness. However, the suited man tapped the table impatiently.
“Mr. Calderon, think carefully. One wrong move, and you’ll destroy Timeless Elegance.”
Luka’s gaze turned icy. He conceded internally that Homelight Enterprise’s methods were undeniably ruthless. However, he knew that refusing the deal might demoralize his employees, many of whom had stayed with Timeless Elegance through thick and thin.
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