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“Remember, we want Zachary to continue to improve so that it can better market our brand,” continued Susanne. “So, he doesn't need to be the best player in Europe to earn a higher annual wage than our contract next year. There will be bonuses and wage increases even if Zachary becomes the top scorer or even the best player in Tippeligaen. . As long as he keeps improving and keeps his reputation clean, he will be able to get more out of our deal over time. That's the kind of support contract we want to make."

"Okay, then I'm happy" said Emily, smiling. "From my initial assessment, I'm sure we will seriously consider this offer. But we need to look at the final contract documents before we can make a big decision. So, may I ask when you can have this draft contract? ready yet?"

"Campilla!" Susanne did not immediately reply but first turned to her assistant.

"We'll get it tomorrow afternoon" Camilla told him, smiling.

"You heard it for yourself" Susanne said, returning to Emily. "Tomorrow, we will prepare the draft for you. Completing the deal will depend on how quickly you add your input."

"It's okay on our side," said Emily, first stealing a glance at Zachary. "But for the next few days, I'll be the only one to hold a meeting with you because my client has serious training throughout the rest of the week. He will only meet you for the final signing ceremony. Of course, that's if the status quo stays the same and we reach an agreement. Do you agree?" He asked, turning towards Susanne once more.

"It's okay for us" Susanne replied with a smile. "The only thing we want from Zachary is his signature on the final contract. In the meantime, we may work together to update the terms in the contract documents. Is that acceptable, Zachary? What do you think of our offer? ?"

"Good," Zachary replied as he nodded. "But as my agent has just said, we will make the final decision when the final contract documents come out. And he can represent me fully in negotiating all matters relating to our agreement when I am not around."

"Okay, then," said Susanne. "I promise to work with your agent to give you an offer you can't refuse. But in the meantime, I want to show you my sincerity by giving you a gift to commemorate our first meeting."

He first looked at Zachary before continuing. "You can choose Audi Model 2012 in the showroom for free. You only need to pay the tax, and we will bear other costs for the machine. How do you see this gift, Zachary?"

"Does this gift require commitment from us right now?" Emily interrupts before Zachary can answer.

Susanne laughing. "Absolutely not," he said, waving with disdain. "It's a gift from us, Audi's marketing team, to Zachary. The key word is gift. So, don't worry. There are no binding conditions."

"Oh, okay," said Emily, smiling back at him. "Then it calms me down. But you're too generous."

The corner of Emily's mouth twitched at the question. Inevitably he sighed inwardly as he thought of all the customers at various dealerships around the world who were struggling to bid a few pounds for their car purchases. He faced a similar situation when he bought his used vehicle just a year earlier. However, at one of the famous Audi outlets in Norway, a marketing manager had just asked a customer to pick up the car for free. Emily had to take a few moments to organize her thoughts. He was stunned by the absurdity of the situation.

"We're going to take his car," he said after a while because he knew Zachary wanted it. "But pay attention to my words: if the last offer does not satisfy us, we will reject the deal. We won't even consider this gift of yours. I hope it's okay with you!"

"As I said, it's just a gift" Susanne said before turning to her assistant. "Camilla, take Zachary to pick a vehicle. Collaborate with the manager to help him complete the procedure as quickly as possible. Remember that professional athletes are always short on time. So fast and efficient. In the meantime, I'm going to continue discussing some more business with Emily here. Is it okay with you, Emily, Zachary?" He investigates.

"I don't mind," Zachary replied quickly. Emily already realized that she was getting tired of the dry process. And, it seems like Susanne is aware of it too. That should be the reason why he suggested that his assistant bring Zachary to pick a vehicle in the showroom before they could complete the negotiation process.

"I'm fine, too" Emily agreed after deliberating for a while. He leaned toward Zachary and whispered: "I'll send a message to Ryan to meet you at the showroom. Ask for advice when choosing your vehicle. Okay?"

"OK," Zachary agreed, nodding.

"Because everyone agrees, don't waste any more time" Susanne said from across the table. "It's nice to meet you, Zachary. I hope we can be long-term partners." He stood up and extended his hand to Zachary.

"It's nice to meet you," replied Zachary, also standing up and grabbing her hand. "Thank you for accepting us. And, of course, thank you for the gift."

"Together," said Susanne, beaming. "Okay, Camilla, my new partner is in your hands. Go awayl. Come and let me know when you complete the procedure."

"Yes, ma'am," replied Camilla, her tone serious. "I will do my best to get everything done as soon as possible." He stood up and led the way out of the conference room.

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