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"Understandable"

"What are my options?"

"A one-tins to us"

"Okay What else?"

"Okada puts you under contract Luns and you work on other concepts for the company--not liuaranteed incon in that time we’d own"

"No more lump sum payments with that option"

"Correct"

"More than likely, I’d have to give upclients due to time constraints" And limited manpower But with a new income stream, she could hire more employees to pick up the slack

"Yes I should also warn you that if you’re under contract, you’ll have to give up all other clients with food-based businesses Okada won’t chance our brand being recognized on another co company’s products"

"That makes sense But some of my clients have stuck with me when they could’ve juh It is a great opportunity, and the exposure will change the future of your business Other cons and try to hire you away That’s part of the game I trust that you’ll handle that part just fine"

"But the other parts?"

"Working for Okada s don’t work out between you two I don’t want resento south I don’t want resentment fro you to take a couple of days or even a week to weigh the pros and cons"

"Can I talk to Ronin about this?"

"Of course It affects both of you Don’t be surprised if he isn’t very enthusiastic"

They finished their desserts in silence When Gigi dropped off the bill and the to-go order, Shiori handed her a hundred-dollar bill "Keep the change"

"Oh Wow Thank you"

But Shiori was already engrossed in her phone

Amery left the remainder of her drink unfinished and stood "I appreciate your candor and the opportunity, Shiori Thank you for lunch"

"You’re welcome" She pointed to the Styrofoa me"

Shiori unfolded fro and pulled out a sealed manila envelope "Here are copies of both contracts with the proposed remuneration Any questions at all, just call My cell andat the Ritz?"

"Yes They’re acco and discreet"

Why would Shiori need discretion?