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Chapter 26

Chapter 26 “An increment of two percent?” Colby stiffened. “Ms. Pearson,

haven’t we come to an agreement the other time? We’re now about to sign

the contract, so why are you increasing the price all of a sudden;” At his

shocked response, Aubree folded her legs and replied, “Indeed, we’ve agreed

on it, but almost everything in the crude drug market has risen in price this

year. If we were to sign the contract with the price we previously agreed on,

we’ll be suffering a loss too great. Dr. Galloway, please forgive us.” She made

it seem so rational. Colby’s expression tensed. Just as he frowned and was

about to say something else, Roxanne stopped him again. “Ms. Pearson, you

must want to suddenly raise the price because you saw me. I know the prices

in the crude drug market well. We can have a negotiation if you want to

increase prices, but raising it by two percent right here and now is far too

unreasonable.” Roxanne wanted to be professional, but clearly, Aubree did

not. Hence, there was no need for her to endure her antics.

Aubree knitted her brows in displeasure. She then coldly asked, “Regardless

of what the reason is, that is our current price. If you don’t think that’s suitable,

we won’t mind letting this business deal go.”

Roxanne agreed to it. “In that case, let’s take this as time wasted. A company

that doesn’t stick to its words isn’t a company we’ll be at ease working with.”

With that said, Roxanne stood up and said to Colby, “Let’s go.” Colby nodded,

and the two exited the café. “Is there something between you and Aubree?”

Colby could not help but ask when they left the place. He could sense

Aubree’s clear hostility toward Roxanne during their meeting earlier.

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Not wanting to dwell on what happened back then, Roxanne simply said, “In a

way.” Noticing that she did not want to talk much about the topic, Colby did

not prod her for more. Instead, he began talking about

the crude drug supplier matter. “If we’re not going to work with Pearson

Group, we’ll have to find another crude drug supplier.” Roxanne bobbed her

head. “Then that’s what we’re going to do. Horington is a big place. I’m sure

there are other crude drug suppliers who will work with us.”

“Okay,” Colby answered with a nod. He would rather deal with the trouble of

looking for a new crude drug supplier than to see Roxanne targeted by

someone. Meanwhile, in the café, once Roxanne was gone, a cold look crept

onto Aubree’s face. She ordered Charles, “Tell all of the crude drug suppliers

in Horington that, if they dare to work with VR Research Institute, they’ll beenemies of Pearson Group!” Charles did not know what happened between

his employer and the doctor carlier, but he could sense that his employer was

in an exceptionally foul mood after meeting Roxanne. A shudder wracked his

body upon hearing Aubree’s tone. Without daring to delay any further, he

replied, “Of course. I’ll work on it right away.” With that said, he stood up and

left. Soon, Aubree was the only one left in the café. When she thought about

the attitude Lucian had earlier in the morning and the frightening demeanor

Roxanne had a while ago, Aubree panicked. Regardless of whether or not

Lucian had rejected her because of Roxanne, it was a fact that Roxanne and

Lucian were married in the past. Aubree could not be certain what Lucian

thought about Roxanne. If things continued to be delayed, she dared not

imagine what else would happen. I can’t wait any longer. Meanwhile, at

Farwell Group… “Mr. Farwell, I’ve found out information about the man Ms.

Jarvis was with last night.” Cayden entered the room and stood in front of

Lucian.