Atrophy of Love: Mr. Harris, Stop Fooling Around! novel Chapter 322

“There are two most important aspects in business: number one, strategy; number two, information. I wouldn’t dare leave any one of these aspects out," James said.

Charles leaned forward, his straight legs folded together, raising his eyebrows slightly at his words. "I, on the other hand, think that money is the most important thing."

James let out a hearty laugh. "Yes. It will only be easier if the funds are in place!"

He led the conversation back on track. "Harris Corporation and Jones Group have partnered up in the electrical appliances business. This time, Master Harris plans to deal Jones Group with a heavy blow and he will only end up wounding himself, which isn’t going to be worth it."

Charles smiled faintly. He could already guess his intentions.

However, he made no reply.

James had no choice but to go on saying, "The White Industries may be lagging behind Jones Group, but we have entered the electrical appliances market more than twenty years ago, hence we have a certain advantage in this respect.

"As the chairman and president of White Industries, I am more than willing to work for Master Harris."

The main point was in the last sentence.

Charles sighed. "I understand what you mean, Mr. White, but I’m sure you know that my grandfather has never liked me very much to start with. Moreover, he isn’t very pleased with the White family as well as you."

"You’re too humble, Charles." James laughed. "I’m sure Master Harris will agree as long as you discuss this with him."

Charles looked at him and smiled without answering.

James knew that he was waiting for him to add some incentive, hence he gritted his teeth and said, "If you are willing to be our go-between and match us up successfully, then I will give Harris Corporation a ten percent profit for three consecutive years."

He would be making far less money after surrendering a part of the profit to Harris Corporation, but it was way better than making no profit at all.

"I’m sure you are aware that I don't own any Harris Corporation shares now, Mr. White?" Charles asked slowly.

James replied readily, "Transferring the remittance into a private account won’t be nice to see nor will it be easy to handle. Why don’t we do this, you can be our company’s nominal consultant and I will transfer parts of the profit to your account in the name of labor remuneration. Plus, I’ll also tell you an exclusive trade secret, how’s that?"

James was doing it partly out of selfish motives when he gave the suggestion. Charles was a walking reputation in the business world. It would benefit White Industries greatly if he became White Industries’ nominal consultant.

"It’s too ostentatious this way. I'm afraid my grandfather will not be happy about it." Charles tapped his finger on the table a few times. "Sophia is now the assistant financial officer of White Industries. Give her the title as a consultant then transfer the remittance to her account."

James wanted to take advantage of his reputation, hence he said, "This isn’t a small sum of money, Charles. Let’s go with my suggestion. I’m sure Master Harris won’t make things difficult for you. After all, this will also benefit Harris Corporation."

"No, Sophia is my woman. It's safe to leave my money with her," Charles said without hesitation.

James had no choice but to agree. "Soph must have sheer pure dumb luck to be able to meet a good man like you."

"That’s not something that I enjoy listening to, Mr. White. Sophia is a very outstanding woman. She deserves a good man," Charles said.

James could not tell whether he was praising Sophia for being outstanding or praising himself for being a good man.

He changed the subject and did not continue on with this topic.