A Love Rekindled (Nancy and Bruce) novel Chapter 97

Nikolai's attitude was more candid than before. And based on how we were progressing, I thought that we should be headed toward a good outcome soon.

However, our conversation took a turn, and he said, "But, I'm sure that you're all aware of the kind of person Camille is. He has to be the one who has an interest in a particular partnership. Otherwise, others aren't able to recruit him at all."

Nikolai was gracious in the way that he spoke, and he was sincere too. But it was obvious that his sincerity was mainly displayed for Bruce's sake.

However, I was unable to make a snap judgment about Nikolai's truthfulness.

Finally, Bruce broke his silence and spoke up in a horse voice, "That's alright. Partnerships are two-way relationships anyway. Camille might not be interested in our project. And if that were really true, it wouldn't work even if we forced him to join us.

"Don't you think so, Ms. Fisher?"

Suddenly, Bruce took a strong stance.

I hadn't expected him to do so at a time like this, so I was taken aback for a moment.

Then, I went along with him and replied, "That's absolutely true, Mr. Harold. However, my instincts tell me that Camille would be very willing to partner with us after he gets an understanding of our project.

"What do you think, Mr. Nikolai?"

Bruce and I expressed ourselves using two opposing strategies.

He had the capital and the confidence. But as a mere employee, I had to have a more humble attitude.

We complemented one another, and our cooperation was impeccable.

I was also quite stunned by how in sync we were.

Nikolai, on the other hand, was putting on airs and had a conscientious look on his face.

Upon seeing this situation, he finally showed a slight change in his expression.

Perhaps he couldn't withstand the pressure any longer.

After all, Bruce was a man of status. Even if he had just sat there, his presence alone was intimidating enough.

Thus, negotiations continued. And in the end, Bruce ended the meeting using Cindy's hunger as an excuse.

Later on, Nikolai tried to keep us. But no matter how he tried, Bruce didn't agree to his suggestion to have a meal together.

During this negotiation, it was clear that Bruce had turned the tables for us with a few simple words.