Mrs.


    Payne, lets be straightforward.


    What do you need from me, given all the effort youve put into seeking me out? As he got right to the point, Lucinda gestured to Larry and handed him Hollis picture.


    Mr.


    Adams, youre undoubtedly familiar with Hollis.


    He has recently stolen your goods and is still in possession of them.


    Hearing Hollis name, Easons expression grew stern, and he balled his hands into fists.


    Hollis will regret crossing me.


    Hes bound to fall into my clutches sooner orter! Observing his anger, Lucinda quickly made her pitch. Hollis has also captured some of my employees.


    Im here to discuss forming an alliance that could benefit us both.


    Does that interest you? After a brief pause, she added, With the Simmons Groups sway in Cadiered, cooperating with us would be more beneficial than risky.


    After a brief pause, Eason inquired, Why exactly do you want my cooperation? Although Eason detested Hollis deeply, he still needed to weigh the pros and cons of fighting him head-on.


    Disy the n, Larry.


    Promptly, Larry projected the n onto therge screen.


    Hollis is about to open twopanies in Medican, Lucinda exined.


    You probably understand better than I do what hes trying to conceal by operating thesepanies.


    If he seeds, it could pose a serious threat to both of us. Im hoping youll join forces with me to ensure that he fails in setting up thepanies.


    Once we achieve that, the Simmons Group will deposit five hundred million dors into your ount.


    To the average person, five hundred million was an unimaginable sum.


    However, for those who gambled with their lives for profit, it barely made a dent.


    Lucinda was well aware that this sum wasnt enough to sway Eason.


    The money was merely a gesture to gauge his interest.


    Mr.


    Adams, please rest assured, Lucinda continued.


    The five hundred million is merely an opening offer from the Simmons Group. If the Simmons Group aimed to expand into Medican, they needed to resolve this issue wlessly.


    They not only had to eliminate Hollis threats but also contend with other factions targeting the Simmons Group.


    A permanent solution was necessary.


    The ideal approach was to establish their reputation locally, with Hollis being the initial hurdle to ovee.


    After some hesitation, Eason stood up.


    Im afraid I cant ept your cooperation.


    Goodbye.


    As he made to leave, Lucinda approached him, trying to sway his decision.


    You havent heard ourplete n yet.


    Why not stay and consider the benefits you could gain?