Adorable Kids Asking for Bear Hug novel Chapter 12

As long as Natasha showed a hint of hesitation, Thea would be the winner of that negotiation.

However, Natasha could not be bothered.

“What has that got anything to do with me?” she asked. “It's not even my project, and the bonus would not be mine.”

“One word from me is all it takes to make you in charge,” declared Thea confidently.

Natasha's eyebrows arched slightly. From the looks of it, Thea was familiar with what she was doing.

“I have no interest in snatching away my colleague's efforts. I might not be good at much, but I have a bottom line. Whether or not you use our company's proposal, I couldn't care less. After all, it’s your loss. I can't say that our company's proposal is the best in the world, but it definitely is the best that you've ever encountered.” Natasha spelled it out word by word, mocking Thea at the same time.

Instantly, Thea's expression darkened. At the sight of Natasha's mocking gaze, Thea wanted nothing more than to wipe that smug look off her face.

“Instead of using the project as a leverage on me, why don't you ask me how much money I would accept to obey your requests? Wouldn't that be a lot better?” Natasha stared at Thea.

Thea narrowed her eyes. Looks like you've finally revealed your greed.

“How much do you want?”

“How much do you think Kenneth is worth?”

No matter what question was asked, Natasha would always reply with another question.

Thea could tell that the woman in front of her was sharp. Out of all the previous negotiations she had been in, Natasha was by far the toughest opponent. It was nearly impossible to break her stance.

“One million,” offered Thea.

Natasha arched an eyebrow in response. “Looks like Kenneth is only worth one million in your eyes!”

“Natasha Watson, you're well aware of Kenneth's worth. One million is to give you a chance. Even greed should have its limits,” replied Thea.

Natasha mulled over Thea's words. After a moment, she nodded. “You're right. In that case, have you prepared the check?”

Thea had originally expected to go through a few more rounds of debate. Never would she have imagined Natasha to agree immediately, causing her to be slightly taken aback.

Nonetheless, as long as money was concerned, it was child's play to Thea.

Thea reached into her bag to pull out a check for one million and placed it on the desk.

Natasha's gaze swept over the check. “Anything else that you'd want me to do?”

“Do not have any further contact with Kenneth.”

Natasha nodded. “Understood.”

A subtle smile appeared on Thea's face. No matter how difficult a woman is, as long as she can be pacified by money, she won't be a match for me.

“If there's nothing else, I'll be leaving now!” With that said, Natasha picked up the check on the table and exited the office with an ambiguous expression.

Once she was out of the door, Natasha bumped into Mark.

Upon seeing her, Mark asked carefully, “Is everything all right?”

The corners of Natasha's lips curled into a small smile. “Mr. Yondel, hurry and inform the company that Ms. Jarman from Hamilton Corporation feels sorry for us. She's given the company one million as a bonus to be divided among all the employees.”

“W-What?” Mark gaped in disbelief.

Many from the front desk perked up their ears as well.

Natasha waved the check in her hand. “The money's here. I trust you to distribute it to everyone, Mr. Yondel.” With that said, she shoved the check into Mark's hand and turned to leave.

Following Natasha out of the office, Thea witnessed everything that had happened. Within a second, her face paled in fury.

At that moment, Natasha turned around and noticed Thea. “Thank you, Ms. Jarman.” Then, she walked to the front desk. “Help me order one hundred sets of afternoon tea. My treat.”

“R-Really?” the receptionist stammered.

With a firm nod, Natasha answered, “Of course! Order whatever you guys feel like eating. I'll pay!”

“All right! I'm on it!” The receptionist broke into a huge grin.

Beaming, Natasha went back to the Programming Department in a good mood.