Attracting Akira {first}

✩ Tamasha ✩

Chapter 13 ~ "Tamasha"

EDITED.

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Akira's POV

"Let's begin by discussing the profits Vidyat Enterprise has made in the past two years, and our reasons for wanting partnership." I began, "Of course, Vidyat is one of the largest companies in our technologically advancing world. Since we all are well aware, Asia is the dominating continent within this field. Therefore, collaborating with other famous companies, such as Samson Softwares was a great deal on your part, Mr. Merchant." I said, shooting Ayan a devious smile, and he raised an eyebrow in response. I had made sure to be completely prepared for today, with the pledge of sealing this merger.

"Who wouldn't want to partner with the world's leading computer system designing corporation. In this up and coming generation, technology and media is the only way for presenting the product to the vast population. I am part of this 21st century and as unstable as it may be, we are all dependent on this technology developing world. And as you all may know, the power of media can change the face of many." I said, looking at every board member in the room, giving Chase a knowing look. "This is where Greyar Corps comes in.

"With both Mr. Greyars' hard work, the company has become North America's second largest media branch. Simply in a few years, our company has partnered with others, including ones in Australia, India, China, and a few countries in Europe. Your highly advanced applications will be utmost beneficial for our company.

"Indeed you will not be partnering with us simply for our greed," at this, most the people around the table paused and blinked at the blunt term I used.

Yet I ignored and continued, "The bar graph seen on the screen shows your companies annual net profit." I said, gesturing to the blue bars on the projector screen, then five seconds later it showed red bars overlapping the blue ones. "And this shows some sale decreases the overall year." I took a second to look at the CEO across the table who sat impassively.

Clearing my throat, I turned back to the screen, "As you can see over the course of the past seven months, the product revenue has degraded at a slow, but noticeably exponential rate. The latest promotion of your products was last year. Yes, there is absolutely no problem in the products, simply the lack of advertising and broadcasting of them has resulted in the lack of profits. What your company needs is not only promoting, but an alliance with a media company that will sponsor your brand.

"Vidyat charms have not been exposed to North America yet, except for partnering with the Jayant House, another famous publishing house in the US. To be frank, Jayant House lack in the self-promotion that you do as well, not helping you in the slightest. I understand that independence is an honourable trait, but only if you know how to broadcast yourself independently." I cursed at the snark that made it into voice, knowing by Ayan's quirked eyebrow that he did too.

"Why would I partner with your 'second' best company, when I could be working with the world's leading media company?" Ayan asked, his deep voice startling me with a tone of challenge.

It took me a few seconds to comprehend what he asked, before answering back with a focused gaze, "Simply because sir, Lance Media is an unreliable corporation." I tossed a glance around the room to see if anyone was to disagree. Realizing there would be no objection to my claim, I continued, "I'm quite sure all of you remember the great debacle that occurred a decade ago. Unfortunately, Vidyat faced the downfall, with minimum backlash to the company responsible. However, I very much applaud you for your great work at re-establishing this company to where it is now, in simply five years. And I'm sure you're intelligent enough not to repeat such a mistake once again." I stopped when I recognized the emotions rising slowly in his eyes. His expression hadn't changed, but his clenched fists showed his displeasure of me touching the sensitive topic.