"I know. But I'm not doing it, period." Kaleb stressed. None of the two could get him. "But I want you to spread the news that we're raising the bid," he uttered.
Claire sat straight. "That way he'll also raise?" she asked, and Kaleb nodded agreeably.
"Huh? You want him to pay more than necessary?" She frowned, trying to understand.
"And then you back out? But you'll also be on the losing end, don't you think?" Clark remarked.
"I'll take that," Kaleb said with a wicked smile.
"But that's crazy, Kaleb. You never let anyone screw your target, so then why?" Claire asked.
"Sometimes s**t happens, I guess. I'll think of a contingency plan," Kaleb said while shutting the papers.
"And the Havana deal?" Clark asked urgently.
"I'll review the contract at home," Kaleb replied. "If there's no
