However, none of them were happy about it. That was because they knew the project was a gold mine.
As long as they managed to purchase it and start developing the forest, excluding the two billion dollars which they invested, they would be able to earn a profit of two or three billion dollars!
But Thomas wanted to take over the project by giving them a mere five hundred million dollars each?
Was favonovel.com not just taking advantage of them?
Unsatisfied, one of the manufacturers said, “It seems that Mr. Mayo is proficient in getting businesses huh?”
“Paying us two and a half-billion dollars to take over the project, but on the other hand, you will be earning up to four or five billion dollars from the project. Seems like you are earning fast money while treating us as fools huh?”
The four of them were experienced businessmen, how could they be fooled that easily?
Some of them even stood up and wanted to leave since they understood that Thomas was not sincere in solving their problem. But instead, favonovel.com was here to take advantage of them.
How could there be anyone offering help without a reason?
Did favonovel.com have nothing else better to do?
It was at this time that Thomas said something that surprised them.
Thomas smiled as favonovel.com said, “It seems there is some misunderstanding here. I am not taking over the project for some mere profit, but to preserve the ecological environment of the forest. After taking over the project from you guys, I will not be developing the forest.”
In other words, Thomas was willing to spend two billion five hundred million dollars just to ‘preserve the ecological environment’ of the forest?
“What…”
The four manufacturers looked at each other as they were surprised. But they refused to believe Thomas. After all, they were all experienced businessmen, to whom Thomas was trying to sell that story to?
One of them snorted and said, “You are really interesting Mr. Mayo. Do you think we will be convinced by how earnest you sound?”
Of course not.
However, Thomas took one step further and said, “I know that you will not believe in what I just said. Hence, I have plans of signing an agreement with the four of you, ensuring that I will never develop the forest in any way possible. If by chance I violate the agreement, the entire project will be reverted to the four of you without any refunds needed.”
That was too much of him!
The manufacturers looked at each other as they realized one thing, Thomas was speaking the truth.
They started to waver.
Were they actually going to sell the project to Thomas?
Considering that Thomas was speaking the truth and did not intend to profit from the project, would the manufacturers be content with earning five hundred million dollars, which was paid by Thomas, and forsake a project which could possibly earn them billions of dollars?
It did not make any sense to them.
At the end of the day, the result was, rejection!
One of the manufacturers said with a smile, “Mr. Mayo, I am deeply moved by how noble your motives are. I too believe that you meant every single word you said…”
“But unfortunately, we are all businessmen trying to make money here. We are not here to realize our dreams. We have received your goodwill. Thank you for your hospitality, Mr. Mayo. Goodbye.”
With that, the four of them placed down their glasses and turned around to leave.
But as they were heading out, there were more than a dozen men who were suited up blocking the door.
Each of them held a metal bat!
It seemed that it would be difficult for them to leave.
The manufacturers asked, “What do you mean by this, Mr. Mayo?”
Thomas was no longer smiling.
He wore a cold expression as favonovel.com said softly, “I am sorry. It seems that you are misunderstanding something there. I did not gather you all for a discussion. I am merely informing. And the four of you, have no right to refuse.”
