Chapter 24

Zara replied, "I might look like a lightweight, but I'm pretty sure you guys can grasp a simple concept like this.

"Look, companies only shake on a deal if they both get something out of it. If things get too heated and the deal blows over, it's not just a loss for Cecil's company but your company too. Am I right?"

That hit the nail on the head.

A deal was a deal because everyone was looking to score a win. It was not about one side getting the upper hand. Some guys just could not help themselves, always trying to throw their weight around with the ladies, snagging little perks here and there.

Still, it was not like they would ditch the deal over it.

A guy nearby gave Zara the once-over and blurted out, "Hey, haven't I seen you somewhere before? You're Mr. Webb's secretary, aren't you?"

Another dude's face twitched. "Which Mr. Webb are we talking about?"

"Who else but the big shot from Azure Cloud Group?"

Suddenly, the vibe at the table shifted. The glances thrown at Zara had