Rejected No More: I Am Way Out Of Your League, Darling!

Chapter 908:

Seeing Hackett’s enigmatic attitude, the crowd paused, uncertain of their next move.

Bruno interjected from the side, “Hackett, just speak plainly. We’re supposed to be like a family here; there’s no need for such secrecy.”

Hackett looked around at the crowd and sneered, “Really? Do you still see me as your president? I’ve dedicated myself to guiding us towards success, yet now you question my leadership. If you want to leave, then go—forget all the efforts I’ve put in over the years!”

The crowd fell silent.

One member stepped forward and asked Hackett, “What exactly do you mean?”

Hackett, seizing the moment, continued to act mysteriously, suggesting he held a secret too sensitive to disclose, which only heightened the group’s curiosity.

Farley, observing the tense atmosphere, caught Hackett’s gaze briefly. He gave a slight nod and declared, “Well, if Hackett won’t explain, I will. You’ve all disappointed Hackett deeply! Are you aware of all he’s planned for your benefit?”

The crowd exchanged puzzled looks upon hearing this.

Farley continued, “Daniela is quite influential, isn’t she?”

The crowd unanimously agreed. “Absolutely!”

“But she’s also quite arrogant. She once approached Hackett with a condition for joining the association—only if certain members were removed. From her demeanor, it was clear she intended to take over your businesses. This wasn’t about Hackett or any of us initially. The companies facing eviction wouldn’t include any of the eight of us. Yet, out of loyalty to all of you, Hackett still tried to negotiate with Daniela. Consider this: Hackett is not only a senior but also a figure of respect here, and yet, he humbled himself before Daniela to plead on your behalf. Even more remarkably, he knelt before her!”

The crowd was taken aback.

𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 ⧼gⱥ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⧽𝖼𝗈𝗺

“Daniela was that bold?”

“We’ve already made settlements, and she’s still unyielding? The market is huge, how can she manage everything by herself?”

“Right! So, leaving the association won’t protect us from her, will it?”

As the tension rose, Hackett let out a deep sigh. “That’s precisely my concern. Think about it; even together, we struggle against Daniela. If we split up, wouldn’t the local market become even more susceptible, essentially handing it over to her? Do you really want that to happen?”

The crowd, motivated by Hackett’s words, responded at the same time, “No, we don’t!”

Hackett nodded and responded, “I thought so. The association hears you. That’s why we’ve decided to reduce the annual fee from ten million to one million during this challenging time, as a sign of our support.”

This prompted a murmur of disagreement among some attendees.noveldrama

A loss of nine million per person was significant.

Who would invest in the association if not for profit?

Hackett reassured the group with a confident look, saying, “Furthermore, the association will also lower its entry requirements. Companies with an annual revenue of just ten million can now join us without an entry fee; they’ll only need to pay the annual fee. Plus, the person who introduces a new member will receive a bonus of one hundred thousand!”

This announcement sparked renewed discussion among the crowd. The other seven, sensing Hackett’s strategy, silently applauded him with thumbs-ups.

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