AGTML

Chapter 11

Folding to Pressure

Exodus’ POV

Clarice’s apprehension, the false information about Lloyd’s, the death of two of our pioneers, and Fujima-PSJ tie up. This isn’t coincidence! This was planned… planned by a person capable of turning our minds! Julie is this how you wanted to defend yourself? Damn it! I was caught off-guarded! I didn’t expect this to be too soon!

“Mr. Ludovice?” Mr. Fell called Exodus’ notice.

“Sorry, I was just a little bit astonished about the Fujima-PSJ merger.” Exodus explained.

Exodus continued with his presentation. But it was obvious in his aura that something’s up and it was affecting him too much. As Exodus continued, Elmo was merely observing and smirking as if he had thought of something again.

“You’re up next Julie.” Elmo reminded.

“Yeah! I am nervous Moe. What if he ruins our presentation again?”

“Worry not Julie, he wouldn’t have the guts to go against us for now. Besides after reading your presentation a while ago I am definitely sure that you’ll hit the gold today. Don’t trouble yourself too much about Exodus; I am here to back you up.”

Eventually Exodus finished his presentation. Everyone applauded as a sign of consolation to his efforts to discuss everything despite of the previous circumstances. Afterwards, Mr. Fell called Julie to present the Fujuma-PSJ tie up.

As Julie started her presentation, Mr. Fell followed her discussion intently. At first Julie was reluctant in completely presenting the policies for every time she introduces a topic, Exodus expression changes as if anytime he would jump at Julie to bring her down. Julie also noticed that every time Exodus tries to react, Elmo positions himself and looks at her to assure that he got her back. Eventually, the presentation ended smoothly and Exodus didn’t even utter a word.

“And before we end everything I would like to tell Mr. Fell and all of the members of SeaFrance that, Waldrich may indeed be the best Insurance Company here but still their company couldn’t achieve the work of Lloyd’s, neither do Fujima or PSJ alone. But now that Fujima and PSJ merged for this dealership, which would’ve that Lloyd’s of Londons’ touch can be bought for a cheaper price. Thank you.” Julie ended.

Everyone applauded except for Exodus.

“Very impressive Atty. San Jose. Very impressive.” Mr. Fell praised.

“Thank you Mr. Fell” Julie nodded.

“Are you cool or are you the cooler?” Elmo gladly embraced Julie.

“Nope we were the coolest! Moe thanks! I did it! We impressed SeaFrance!”

“Yeah! We have a fighting chance Julie!” Elmo honored.

“Atty. San Jose! You did great with our presentation!” Mr. Abe greeted Julie.

“Thanks Mr. Abe, thank you for trusting us!”

***

Waldrich and Fujima-PSJ waited for the SeaFrance decision. Everyone was nervous of which company will be chosen. After a couple of hours, Mr. Fell and his officers came back to announce their decision.

“Exodus, in behalf of Waldrich Insurance Corporation Australia, thank you for giving us your time presenting your policies, but our company has decided to deal with Fujima-PSJ since these two corporations can perform the task easier than a single company. Though I am not saying that your company is incapable of such but like what the saying goes, one hand is enough, but an extra hand is always better. Mr. Ludovice, thank you very much.”