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    Marc licked his lips nervously. “Just twenty percent.” He stole a nce at Dani, but her expression remained unreadable. Reaching into his pocket, he pulled out a badge. “I’d also like to invite you to join the National Commerce Association. This is the badge.”


    Dani nced at the badge, then met his gaze with a faint smile. “I understand what you’re asking.”


    Marc exhaled in relief, thinking he’dpleted his mission.


    “If you no longer wish to continue our partnership, that’s fine,” Dani added.


    Marc’s smile stiffened. “No, no, that’s not what I meant,” he stammered, panic creeping into his voice. “We can renegotiate the price. And as for the association, at least consider joining. We’re very sincere about this.”


    Marc was about to speak again when Dani slowly lifted her hand.


    Marc stood still, frozen.


    He had meticulously prepared for this meeting, envisioning countless possible responses from Dani and crafting the perfect replies for each. But he hadn’t anticipated this.


    Dani simply stated, “Our partnership with you ends today. Lillian, please show him out.”


    Marc’s mouth was wide agape. “Ms. Harper, please, listen! I wasn’t trying to threaten you! I just wanted to persuade you. The association offers real benefits. Please, give me another chance.”


    Lillian picked up the phone and called security. She tossed the badge out along with Marc.


    Shortly after, Elite Lux’s official website announced the termination of its contract with Marc’spany.


    The news spread fast, shaking the entire association.


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    Everyone was astonished as no one had expected Dani to be so ruthless.


    A partnership worth billions a year was terminated just like that?


    No negotiations, no second chances?


    Marc stormed into Hackett’s office, fuming. Hackett, however, merely smiled, consoling him. “Rx. Just wait. How long do you think Elite Lux willst without a major supplier like you? Women make impulsive decisions. Give it time. She’lle crawling back.”


    That very evening, Hackett paid Dani a visit.


    She had just stepped out of her car when he intercepted her.


    “Dani, was that necessary? I was an old friend of your mother’s. We’ve known each other for years. Why make this unpleasant? I have only one request: call off your acquisition ns, or at the very least, leave our association members out of it. Let’s move forward without bad blood. Otherwise, Marc will be just the first. Morepanies will walk away, one after another. Elite Lux may be powerful, but it’s still finding its footing in the domestic market. Its foundation isn’t as solid as you think. Who will stand by you then? Take my advice, y fair, and the road ahead will be much smoother.”


    Still smiling, Dani sidestepped Hackett and walked into the Elite Lux building without a word.


    Days slipped by.


    Contrary to Hackett’s predictions, Elite Lux stood firm. Not only did it maintain its supply chain, but Marc’spany was the first to copse.


    Elite Lux’s business was vast, and the association members’ contributions were nothing more than a drop in the ocean. They couldn’t make up for Marc’s losses.


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