THIRD PERSON POV:
“After carefully reviewing both proposals… and looking not just at the numbers, but also at your integrity and long-term plans…” huminto siya saglit, nagpalipat-lipat ng tingin kina Ace at Fabiano.
"The Singaporean Investment Group has decided… to award the contract to——— Williams Group.”
Nanlaki ang mga mata ni Fabiano at halos mapaatayo sa inis.
“What?! That can’t be! You can’t choose him over us!” sigaw niya, halatang hindi makapaniwala sa narinig.
Ngumiti nang tipid at may halong tagumpay si Ace habang dahan-dahang nakahinga nang maluwag. Ramdam niya ang mahinang pagtapik ni James sa kanyang balikat bilang senyales ng panalo.
“With all due respect, Mr. Laurenti,” mariing sagot ni Mr. Tan nang hindi natitinag.
“Your offer is indeed big, but Mr. Williams presen
