The Amazing son in law Chapter 6977
The valuation of Skyline at five billion US dollars is significantly higher than its actual market worth.
While Steve set a three-year deadline to secure the funds, there was no performance-based condition attached. In simpler terms, if the shareholders of Skyline agree, they are guaranteed to receive the money.
Nowadays, signing a bet agreement can be quite risky. The world can shift dramatically in an instant. One day you might believe your industry will be booming in three years, but the next day, it could face total collapse. In such unpredictable times, no one is willing to wager on future performance remaining strong.
With this in mind, Carl quickly realized he had no reason to reject the offer.
Yet, he still wished to negotiate for a better deal. After all, he was dealing with the second-in-command of the Rothschild family, a dynasty whose wealth rivals that of entire nations. For them, five billion versus six billion might feel like a matter of fifty thousand versus sixty thousand for an average middle-class individual. It’s common for them to pay a bit more when they find something appealing.
Keeping this in mind, Carl addressed Steve, saying, “Mr. Rothschild, we’re willing to accept your proposal, but we believe Skyline’s valuation should be set at six billion. If you agree to this, we can finalize the contract immediately.”
Steve, however, was no fool. He maintained a calm smile as he replied, “My offer reflects my personal interest in the remote sensing satellite sector. If I were to assess Skyline’s actual value through a rational market lens, I wouldn’t have come here at all. Therefore, this is the highest price I can put on the table. I assure you, there will be no possibility for an increase. I also cannot guarantee that there won’t be a chance for a decrease.”
Steve’s response placed Carl in a challenging position.
He found himself questioning whether Steve was being truthful or if he was simply trying to deceive him.
The critical objective now was to determine whether Steve was genuinely intent on acquiring Skyline for a particular reason.
If that’s the case, I’ll hold firm on the six billion dollars and won’t back down. No matter how he tries to justify his stance, I am determined to come out on top.
Conversely, if he isn’t serious, Carl might miss a critical opportunity to escape his current predicament by sticking to the six billion offer.
Noticing Carl’s uncertainty, Steve pulled out his phone and said calmly, “It seems three days is too long for you. Here’s the deal: I’ll give you three minutes to think it over. If you agree, 2.5 billion in cash will be transferred to your account within ten minutes. However, if you decline or respond with anything other than a yes, I will halt the acquisition and head back to New York immediately. The countdown is on.”
Carl felt a wave of anxiety wash over him, nearly breaking into a cold sweat. It felt as though he were participating in a high-stakes quiz game. He had already answered previous questions and accumulated substantial rewards. If he answered this final question, he could secure even greater rewards, but if he failed, all his previous gains would vanish.
Choosing to forgo the last question would ensure that his accumulated rewards remained safe, with no risk involved.
Before long, two minutes flew by, and Steve prompted, “Just one minute left. If you’re still undecided, I’ll leave in a moment.”
Carl glanced at Steve, hesitated for a moment, and ultimately found his resolve, exclaiming: “Yes! I choose yes!”
Once the words left his mouth, a sense of relief washed over him.
Steve nodded and instructed, “Please provide the bank details for all your shareholders. The 2.5 billion US dollars will be distributed to each shareholder within ten minutes.”
Carl responded with surprise, “Mr. Steve, isn’t it necessary to sign a framework agreement and conduct an audit before the payment is made?”