Chapter 2643 - 2652: President Lawrence, Would You Like to Cooperate with Me?
Chapter 2643: Chapter 2652: President Lawrence, Would You Like to Cooperate with Me?
"What’s the matter?" Baron Lawrence didn’t bother with small talk. He was straightforward and blunt!
Oscar had dealt with him several times and gradually understood his style. He didn’t waste words either and replied directly, "I’ve received the ’gift’ from President Lawrence, and it’s indeed a grand one. I won’t say much. I’m here today to see if President Lawrence is interested in collaborating with me."
Collaborate with him...
Oscar shifted his position and continued, "President Lawrence can give it some thought. Right now, we both need collaboration. You need someone to help you handle the powers from the dark web. Meanwhile, I need someone to stabilize my position within the Oscar Group. Collaboration would benefit both parties; it’s a win-win."
He paused to add, "Besides, technically, we are considered relatives."
Skye Lawrence is Baron’s cousin, making him theoretically Baron’s brother-in-law.
Not mentioning this would have been fine, but bringing it up made Baron’s dark eyes flicker with a trace of ruthlessness. He glanced over Oscar’s face and then his lips softly spat, "No need to consider. I refuse!"
Oscar didn’t expect him to refuse outright without even considering. He frowned and asked, "What do you mean? Do you think that illegitimate son can offer you more benefits than I can?"
"I don’t need him to bring benefits." Baron interrupted him in a deep voice, coldly saying, "I only need him to sever the cooperation between you and that man."
Oscar squinted his eyes, "..."
"The incident in Mauritius, did you think I’d let you off easily?" Baron clarified further.
Oscar wasn’t a fool; he understood what Baron meant, "So, you’re saying those previous two times weren’t your revenge?"
When he returned from Mauritius, he first conspired with Emilia Goldsmith’s family to trip him up, causing the Oscar Group to lose a major deal.
Then teamed up with Edward Jackson, not only costing him several hundred millions in a big project, but nearly putting him behind bars.
So those things were not considered revenge in Baron’s eyes.
"Of course not. I’ll tell you exactly what you did wrong in the past. I warned you early on not to touch Enna Clark—she’s my bottom line!"
He insisted on testing Baron’s limits.
And now he comes running to propose collaboration.
Ha.
He didn’t kill him, but only to set an example!
Why collaborate with a ’chicken’ destined to be killed by him?
Oscar remained silent.
He had heard Baron’s warning at the time, but how could he have known Baron would be ruthless to such an extent over one woman?
If only he had known sooner...
Oscar frowned; what difference would it have made then? He had no choice. If he didn’t target Enna Clark, Wesley would target Skye.
He had no choice.
"Does President Lawrence mean there’s no way for us to collaborate?"
"What do you think?"
Oscar shrugged, his expression solemn as he said, "I think having one more friend is always better than having one more enemy."
"I don’t need friends nor am I short of enemies!"
He’s already at odds with the entire dark web; is he short of enemies?
The game has started; it’s not up to them to end it.
Oscar understood; he wouldn’t achieve his objective today. He’s someone who knows when to advance and retreat. Given Baron’s clearly defined stance, continuing to tangle was pointless. He gathered his smile, and his gaze sharpened, "Since President Lawrence insists on being enemies, then next time we meet, it’ll be nothing but head-to-head confrontation."