Chapter 216 - 214: The Times, Normandy II (1/2)
”So, that's it. I believe we have covered the whole place already. Do you wish to ask anything more?” Lucas ended as they stopped in front of Lucas' office.
Charlton was impressed and have no questions. Everything was good and very organized. ”None actually. You already explained everything I could think of asking. Your company is very well-ran and organized.”
Lucas chuckled, ”correction, OUR company soon enough. Anyhow, please, let's enter my office. We can have lunch then start discussing the contract if that's fine with you.”
”Alright.” Charlton replied as they entered the office.
After having lunch, Charlton and Lucas started discussing matters regarding the contract for its finalization. When they came to an agreement, Lucas suggested that Charlton look around Normandy in the meantime as it will take some time to finish rewriting the finalized contract for signing.
Charlton thinking that he can find some souvenir to bring back for Serena agreed and told him that he will be back in 1 to 2 hours' time.
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Looking around Normandy while sitting inside his carriage, Charlton felt glad that he did not invite Serena along. Although it was not that far from the capital, the town was still rural. There were not a lot of commercial establishments either. Anyway, given that its location is in midland, it was not surprising.
In the end, he did not get to buy anything and just asked Jack to return to the publishing company. When they got back, not one employee was there to welcome them. Instead, there was a black horse-drawn carriage and 16 single rider horses with saddles at the entrance.
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”Lord Umbridge, please, as said before, we do not wish to engage with political matters. I am a mere merchant who is running an honest business.” Lucas explained in a calm manner. Normally, he would be afraid and show the Baron a weaker front, but now that he's aligned with Charlton, he answered in a more confident manner.
The man in the middle front who seems to be leader of the group frowned. He was not that tall nor his physic imposing but with his status and the men behind him, he was intimidating.
”Do you expect that by saying no right now, we will just leave you be? We already gave you several warnings and if you still deny our request this time, then I'm afraid that we can only use force to get you to say yes. So let me ask you again, are you publishing this article or not?”
Lucas glanced at his employees who were obviously in panic. Although they outnumber the group who just entered their company uninvited, they were still mere commoners. On the other hand, the enemy was a noble baron and the ones with him although few, looked like trained mercenaries.
He can opt to say yes now but not go through with it, but what if they come back at him later? Anyway, before he could answer, the locked doors from outside were opened and another person entered the scene.
”What is going on in here?” Charlton asked calmly as everyone in the room turned to face him.
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