Chapter 247: Chapter 247: Driven by Greed
"Miss Quinn, are you sure you want all the properties except for these two stores?"
Influenced by Arthur Lowell’s previous remarks, the sales manager cautiously confirmed again.
"Yes, I want all of them. If we can sign, let’s arrange it as soon as possible."
July Quinn was still on her phone texting Liam Monroe, so she didn’t even look up.
Naturally, she didn’t notice that as she said these words, Arthur Lowell, who was standing not far away, wore a mocking expression.
After receiving July Quinn’s response, the manager and Linda asked again, "Then how many installments would you like for the payment? I can communicate with the bank side..."
Generally, for property purchases involving such large amounts, a loan is usually chosen.
Unexpectedly, before he could finish speaking, July Quinn handed over her bank card.
"No need, I’ll pay the full amount in one go."
As soon as July Quinn’s crisp and pleasant voice fell, the manager and Linda were ecstatic.
And Arthur Lowell, who was standing beside, eagerly waiting to see the drama unfold, was stunned as well.
How could this be?
Hadn’t July Quinn broken away from The Quinn Family and given away the winery?
Where did she get the money to buy so many stores at once?
However, these doubts were soon overshadowed by greed.
Arthur immediately stepped forward, affectionately taking July Quinn’s arm, "July, my dear cousin? Is it really you? You’ve become so beautiful, I almost didn’t recognize you."
July Quinn discreetly withdrew her hand, "Who are you?"
She didn’t like physical contact, especially with strangers.
"I’m your cousin Arthur, your aunt’s eldest daughter."
July Quinn stared at the heavily made-up face that bore some resemblance to Nina Quinn’s, and indeed remembered such a person seemed to exist.
"Did Aunt recommend that you come here to buy properties? Because of my work here, Aunt recently bought an apartment here."
The apartment Arthur referred to was actually a small studio in a school district.
He had persuaded the Quinn Family several times, claiming it had great investment potential, which led Amanda Ford to buy it.
But the profit margin from that small studio was not substantial, and coupled with the internal discount given to Amanda Ford, Arthur didn’t earn much.
This matter could hardly be considered a favor from Amanda Ford; rather, it was Arthur helping Amanda Ford out.
Today, mentioning it was naturally to make it clear that July Quinn came here to buy properties because of him.
If Arthur secured this deal from July Quinn, the commission would be over a million.
Furthermore, he would become the company’s top salesperson for the quarter, a position accompanied by a promotion, a raise, and a substantial bonus.
For this reason, Arthur couldn’t be more attentive, fanning July Quinn and having someone deliver refreshments.
"Did you know I work here, so you specifically came for the internal discount? You should have told me earlier; I’ll handle it for you right away."
At this point, even Linda, with her limited worldly experience, understood Arthur’s motive and immediately turned red with anger.
"Arthur, how could you do this? This is my client!"
Earlier, Arthur didn’t even give the client a glass of water, and now seeing that she was signing a contract for the full amount, he rushed to steal the deal.
"So what if it’s your client? She’s still my cousin!"
Linda immediately retorted, "Your cousin? If she’s your cousin, why didn’t you greet her earlier, even finding it wasteful to bring her water and pouring it away instead?"
Arthur was somewhat guilty, because Linda was speaking the truth.
But glancing back at July Quinn and seeing her still playing with her phone, seemingly having not heard Linda’s words, Arthur regained confidence.
"This kid is making up stories just to grab business."
"Where am I making up stories? If you don’t believe me, let’s check the break room’s surveillance footage."
As the saying goes, "Men die for wealth; birds for food."
Linda had barely had time to rejoice over securing a big deal before Arthur swooped in to take it from her; she couldn’t accept it.
"Is it appropriate to create such a fuss over a trivial matter in front of a client?"
Mentioning the surveillance made Arthur even more uneasy, so he hurriedly urged the manager, "Manager, bring out the contract quickly; my cousin has other important matters to attend to. Let’s finalize this contract swiftly."
Aiming to secure that million-plus commission, Arthur thought impatiently.
The manager looked at Arthur, then at Linda, and finally decided to hand the contract to Arthur.
After all, to him, whether the deal went to Arthur or Linda, it would still count towards his performance.
Moreover, with Arthur being related to July Quinn, the manager assumed that eventually, July Quinn would follow the principle of "not letting profitable business go to outsiders" and give the deal to Arthur.
But just when everyone thought it was certain that Arthur would land this monumental deal, July Quinn suddenly spoke up, "I’m not signing with Arthur."