Mr. Mister's response had been exactly what Jonas expected, but Miss Eiffel, standing beside him, gained an even deeper appreciation of his methods.
-Now that was getting something for nothing. (Leans back tactically.)
Turning Mister, who represented the Board of Directors' core interests, and promising benefits to secure his cooperation-Jonas's series of maneuvers could practically have gone into a merchant's handbook.
Of course, Jonas had not told Eiffel his true objective.
Nanomedical Robots... At this stage, the project could not yet realize its full potential, but once the trials succeeded and formal testing ended, the profits it brought in would be unimaginably huge.
Likewise, the resources required during the project's testing phase were enormous... That was also why Miss Eiffel had little faith in the project.
"So, Mr. Jonas, do you really intend to work with Mr. Mister?"
"If I want to build up my strength quickly, I'll inevitably face resistance from the Board of Directors..."
Jonas paused, then continued:
"And Mr. Mister can undoubtedly help me solve that problem perfectly."
"I also very much need a partner like him to help me deal with certain difficulties."
Jonas knew perfectly well that his interests conflicted with those of the Board of Directors. As long as that conflict remained, they could never bury the hatchet.
That did not mean Jonas intended to give up his stake in the Wetting Conglomerate... His cooperation with Mister was merely a stopgap measure.
As a businessman who could turn on someone faster than he could turn a page, he would not hesitate to set his sights on Mister when the time came.
Seemingly understanding Jonas's intentions, Eiffel asked no further questions.
As his secretary, she could not dictate Jonas's decisions. Once she was certain that he understood exactly what his actions meant, she would do