CHAPTER 5
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[DAY BEFORE THE BLIND DATE]
Ferrer's Car Incorporation is one of the most famous and successful car companies in the Philippines, owned by a young CEO, Lukeweynn Ferrer. Apart from his company's success, many businessmen wanted to partner with him. One of those seeking a partnership with him is Harrison Velez, the CEO of PK Car Inc.
However, Harrison Velez's face showed frustration when Lukeweynn declined the fifth invitation he sent him for a partnership deal. He also tried several times to set up an appointment to meet with Lukeweynn, but the young man also ignored it.
The old man sighed, wondering what he could do to win Lukeweynn's heart.
He badly needs partnerships. Because if he doesn’t get that, he’ll be forced to give up his company and give it to another CEO.
But unexpectedly, he received good news.
"Sir, Harrison. We have good news," his secretary announced as he walked into his office.
Harrison averted his eyes from the envelope he was holding containing the invitation and looked at his secretary.
"What is it?"
"I got a call from FCI. They said their CEO wants to meet with you to discuss the partnership."
Harrison's face lit up when he heard the good news. "What time did he say I should go to his office?" He immediately questioned his secretary, feeling enthusiastic because the CEO of FCI had finally noticed his long-standing dehydration.
"2 PM, Sir. There are thirty minutes to go. Should I drive you there now?"
"Yes. Get the car ready."
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Harrison's car stopped in front of the FCI building. He jumped out of the car when his secretary opened the door. When he got out of the car, he immediately headed into the FCI building. When he entered the building, Lukeweynn's secretary met him and led him to the office.
"Wait a moment here, sir. I'll just notify Sir Ferrer that you've arrived." The secretary told Harrison as they arrived at the front door of Lukeweynn's office.
"Sure. Thank you."
He cannot wait to talk to the young man.
The secretary had entered Lukeweynn's office. Harrison couldn't help but smile as he waited outside because he knew he would finally get the partnership he had craved for so long.
After a while, Lukeweynn's secretary came out of her office.
"Sir, you may now enter. Sir Ferrer is expecting you."
"Thank you," Harrison said to the secretary, and he entered the office.
Harrison let out a big smile as he entered the young man's office. Lukeweynn removed his gaze from the iPod he was holding and looked in Harrison's direction.
"Good afternoon, Ferrer." Harrison greeted the young man, bowing his head slightly.
"Good afternoon, Harrison," Lukeweynn said with a small smile. "Please have a seat," Lukeweynn said, pointing to the chair in front of his desk.
"Yes, thank you." Harrison walked towards the chair and sat down.
"How are things going for you these days, Ferrer? You must be extremely busy, and you only just noticed my invitation." Harrison said while laughing slightly, trying to change the atmosphere inside the office.
"Yes. I'm so busy these days that I'm not paying attention to the invitations that come my way." Lukeweynn responded with a smile that lifted the corner of his lips.
"I understand. I'm glad you have free time now. I wasn't expecting you to call." The old man chuckled, swallowing his pride.
All he thinks about now is getting a partnership with Ferrer.
"Is that so?" Lukeweynn leaned back against his swiveling chair. "All right, since you're here for a business transaction, let's get started. You are probably aware that my company is very successful, and I am picky about the companies that want to do business with me. You know, Harrison, I don't want everything I've worked for my company to be for naught," the young man stated emphatically.
"Upon checking your company's sales this year, I'm very disappointed," the young man said, and Harrison was unable to respond immediately. He did not know what to say. The sales of his business also demoralized him.
His company's sales have been declining over the last year, and he has lost more than half of its investors and customers. He fears that the company he worked so hard to build will be lost. They cannot suffer.
"Because they all went to your company, I lost a lot of investors and customers..."
"Are you saying that it's my company's fault that your company's sales have dropped?"
"Of course not. That's not what I meant. What I mean is, if our company becomes a partner, perhaps..."
"Perhaps your company's sales will resume normalcy? So, you're going to use my company to save your company? Does that make sense?"
Harrison couldn't answer right away because that was really his purpose, but it was embarrassing for him to say that to the young man.
"Is that right, Sir Harrison?" Lukeweynn asked him again, his voice mixed with sarcasm.
But he didn't have much of a choice.
"Yes. That's why I'm here, Ferrer." The old man firmly answered, swallowing his pride. "Like you, as a CEO, I don't want everything I've worked for to be for naught. I spent my blood and sweat on my company. If I lose it and simply give it to someone else, my family will suffer."
"So?"
"As a result, I need your assistance. I need this partnership with you. So bad. If you assist me without question, I will do everything you want without question."
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JAKE's POV
"What!? Are you serious? No way!" Gab inquired, and they laughed at me when I told them it was a man, not a woman, who had approached me earlier. They don’t even believe it either.
We are currently here at Starbucks.
"Do you think I’m joking? Tch! I can't believe it! How did that happen? It's impossible, right? I know Dad won't let me marry a man. That's ridiculous!”
"Of course. Why would he let you marry a man? That's ridiculous!" Tobi laughed a little. "I believe what you said is correct. She conspired with that man to dump you. Perhaps she, like you, does not want to get married."
"What if not?" Zed asked, which made us look at him.
What does he mean by that?
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