Chapter 385 - Lady Shino Pierre Gaso (2/2)
”Hello boss, how can I help?”
”Hello, sorry if I've disturbed.”
”No worries, I was on way to the office, what happened?”
”Have you heard of the Gaso Group?”
”Yes, they're rich and powerful. Highly influential in Alphia, why do you ask?”
”Any connection to Meldorino?”
”The company is under the Gaso Group, that's why I haven't been able to take over it yet. It's a bidding war I tell you, why, is the Group causing problems?”
”No,” he smiled, ”-I do so happen to be in the presence of Lady Gaso. I need information, tell me everything about them, and I mean everything – contact Godfather Sable, I'm sure he has something on them.”
”It just so happens I prepared the very same thing on potential targets. One thing to know is her dealing with Phantom. We sold her the DD2 Armored variant for five million.”
”I saw the very same helicopter.”
”There might be more in the skies, we do sell what we make, part of it. Midas is proficient at finding clients – tis a given.”
”I've received the file. See you later, Cake.”
”Have a good day, boss.”
*Gaso Group owns seven luxury brands including Meldorino. In recent years, profit has been low. Meldorino was the first to be liquidated to break-even after a hard year. Those are the rumors; her vindictive nature is reason more of why buying out Meldorino is tough. Godfather Sable's informants say Shino Gaso has a hand in the underworld and links with Cimier. The Lerado incident might have had a hand to do with lady Gaso. There's knowledge a company of the DG is trying to buy-out companies from Gaso. It leads me to suspect her involvement.*
'Cake, you always want to take on the final boss before preparation,' the faint salty scent of sea forced a sneeze. ”A shower might have done some good,” he mumbled, *knock, knock.*
”What's the matter?” rolled the windows revealing a fl.u.s.tered Dorino.
”I've arranged for you to meet with Lady Gaso. Tis my way of repaying the favor, go ahead, Mr. Haggard, make the most of this New Year's Eve.”
”I do appreciate the offer,” opened upwards, ”-let's not have the lady waste time.”
Lights turned blinding, the walk to where she stood felt long and slow. The returning glares were of disapproval, the other directors, under her command, were tired and tipsy.
”Lady Gaso,” said the director, ”-here's the man who saved my life.”
She gave a once over to settle on his face – her arms crossed, the face held a stern expression, one of boredom.
”Yes, hello, glad you saved my fellow comrade's life,” her speech was fast and uninterested.
”Staxius Haggard,” he returned in a similar fashion, ”-not to be disrespectful, but a lady of power should mind her speech and mannerism well.”
”And why should I do that?” she frowned, ”-why should I care of someone who's unimportant.”
”Such insolence,” he smiled, ”-said behavior could have thy head put to the sword.”
”Are you threatening me?” the introduction turned sour, those around were left to wonder if she'd have another fit of rage.
”Not in the least, I've all but been courteous,” with a nod, ”-let me introduce myself. I'm Staxius Haggard, Blood-King of Arda, and Leader of the Argashield Federation. Lady Gaso, thou must take the habit of addressing anyone and everyone in respect. Might I remind you, there are far more influential people in the world.”
”King of Arda,” she rose an eyebrow, ”-are you perhaps the leader of Phantom?”
”Yes, that much is true, why do you ask?”
”I apologize for my prior behavior,” said she giving a curtsy.
”I apologize for making thee uncomfortable.”
”I'm Shino Pierre Gaso, President of the Gaso Group.”
”Staxius Haggard,” a heated first conversation turned to a peaceful introduction.
”May I offer us to have a seat to a more reserved space?” asked the lady.
”Sure,” thus they took to the first-floor inside the study. The fireplace burnt away slowly, the amber color gave a soothing atmosphere.
”Majesty,” said Gaso with a sharp tone, ”-not that I wish to be arrogant, I personally care not for social standing and hierarchy.”
”The act earlier was to not be disrespectful in the eyes of thy directors? I saw their expression upon saying my title, you choose to conform to their beliefs as to not cause trouble down the line.”
”Do you find pleasure in saying out loud what the other is thinking?” she said with a hint of annoyance.
”Tis a bad-habit of mind, I rather say it to be more of a unique feature.”
”Thou art arrogant,” she sighed, ”-let's speak of why I chose for us to have a private conversation.”
”Is it the liquidation of Meldorino?”
”Why don't thee have the conversation by thineself,” her eyes rolled.
”Point well made.”
”It is as you said, I've decided to have Meldorino be liquidated. I know Phantom owns 30% of the company; thou art planning to have more stocks bought?”
”Correct.”
”Thought so, here's my offer, I'm willing to sell how many percentages of the company you wish to buy.”
”What rate?”
”1% for 100,000 Exa.”
”You do know the economy is in peril. 100,000 Exa for 1% in a company on the verge of bankruptcy seems idiotic,” fingers pressed together, he watched intently at her reaction.