Blaze PoV:

I walked into my office calmly and sat on the couch I made a sign for Mr.Hart to sit in front of me.

He sat with a frown on his face, his phone rang yet he gave it to his assistant who quickly turned it off.

I watch the desperate man attempt to solve his problems. "Mr.Maxwell I will not give you my company!" he started firmly

I relaxed on the couch "That's not up to you it's up to your debt. Mr. Hart I don't think we aren't talking the same language" I let out a sight and advertised my eyes from the center table to his eyes "You owe me half a billion dollars, if you do not pay me right now I will take your company and everything in it "

"It's my company Mr.Maxwell it's like a baby to me, I created it with my sweat and blood"

"I understand I did the same thing, the only difference is that I am way better than you at doing my job Mr.Hart" I saw him get frustrated walking side to side

"You rude son of a bitch!" he spat, Connor was about to step up due to this man's lack of respect yet I signed him to stop and let the man carry on this show of his. "Give me three weeks I will give you the 500 million, the company is doing well!"

Although he was right about the profit his company was making very catching development I didn't care about his 500 million in 3 weeks, who would when you have the chance to get 500 million each week? I wanted the company on my behalf not only 30% of it, I want 100% of it, the company was going to be mine and nothing would change my opinion. Like I said before if there's something that I want then I'm having it matter how I get there.

"You can't do that! Give me one month!" he said gesturing a one with his finger close to my face

"I could sympathize with you and give you three weeks" Those words seemed to light the man's face yet I hadn't finished "But... I am not the sympathizing kind of man. You've been owning me since 2015 our contract to pay the amount of debt was two months ago and guess what? I have received that amount in my account so this is your last chance today. " I told him with a frown ceased in my eyebrows "You give me my 500 million or I am taking the company, Mr. Hart."

"You are such an avaricious man, Mr. Maxwell" he declared, disgust all over his face "I refuse to give you anything. I am willing to take everything down so you won't take anything from me! I won't give you the pleasure of getting richer Mr.Maxwell"

"Mr.Hart I think you don't understand what you are suggesting "

"I am" he smiled sitting down again "I will take the company down lose everything go bankrupt but you won't take anything of it, because guess what I won't be having anything" he laughed in a maniacally way

"You will tear apart your own business?"

"I will Mr.Maxwell gladly so you won't take it," he smirked laying on the couch, I was intrigued with this man, giving up his company just so I couldn't take it alongside everything he ever owned, he will be in a longterm debt with the bank putting his house, business, and family in prejudice just because he doesn't want me to take his business. Talk about pride.

I need to find a way to get the company without him destroying it, I made a sign to my assistant and he handed me the papers, I must find a way to get in that thick skull of his, I know his priorities now, his company. I must find a way that benefits me and keeps his interest. I scanned the documents with all the information about the company and Mr.Hart.

"You can search whatever you want Mr.Maxwell I won't change my opinion. If I can't have it you won't too" I lifted an eyebrow at his angry ultimatum, a sly smirk planted on my lips

" What if I propose to you a different offer?"

"What kind of offer? I am not leaving the company alone in your hands! It's my company!"

"I see! Well we can make an agreement where I get to have 80% of the company and the rest 20 go to you" I suggested, this fresh thought ran into my mind, might be a sacrifice but I'm surely having what I want

"80%? Are you crazy?"

"Mr.Maxwell you don't have a better choice here, do you want me to take over 100% or do you want to destroy your empire I don't think so. For that reason, you will listen to me carefully since you are being caught between a rock and a hard place"

He gulped nervously his hands were shaking but he still tried to keep his composure "What is this proposal where I have 20%?"

"I plan to join our companies"

He let out a laugh but I saw his questionable look

"I see you have a successor... " I mentioned recalling Mr.Hart previous conversations about a daughter on one of our meetings "I offer to pass all of the company benefits to her, making her the owner. I will marry her making us with equal ownership however you will-"

"Are you mad I will not put my daughter through this I will not make her marry you! " he shouted angrily pointing his finger at me, his assistant tried to relax him in his seat, but I see him as having some serious control issues

"Sir this might be the only opportunity you have, " his assistant said putting some sense into his head, he looked at me with hateful however he kept quiet letting me proceed

"As I was saying you will give me 30% of your daughter's ownership making me get 80% of the control over your company, or should I say ours" I said with a smirk which only infuriated him more "The rest 20% will be in your daughter's care, the company will still have their rightful heirs name inside the managing of the business that will all be very clear in a signed contract. After 3 years we'll get a divorce and you will still be able to have the 20% and I stay with the same 80%"

"You're indeed a crazy and cold man. I cannot sell my daughter to you like that, I don't know what you'll do to her"

"I will guarantee that I won't do anything to your daughter, our relationship will be only strict to this business. I do not care for your daughter Mr.Maxwell I care for your company." I told him honestly, I did not know her or fancy her, I have never met her and if I did I don't remember, I am not interested in anything that has to do with her but this company.

"You are heartless I won't let my daughter ruin her life"

"It's only 3 years Mr.Hart and like I said I couldn't care less for her. She will play a part in this marriage, that will benefit both of us nothing more"

His assistant stepped in "You can have this equality in under a year of marriage that's what it takes to make the contract and marriage legal for all the property owners"

"That's right but you're forgetting my image in the magazines and around the world. No one can know about this facade. I tend to keep the same sponsors and firms next to me, I could lose the respect I yearned for from them alongside their respective industries and business. This will be a big event, a year will cause rumors about our relationship, and in 2 years we will make it stable yet with some trouble in the 3 years we will announce some problems and finally divorce. It's simple and works for the media. So what do you say, Mr. Hart?"

After I explained my proposal I watched the man's face. He seemed intrigued yet wondering about my idea I realized this was going to take a while I got up walking to the door "Mr.Hart you have till our scheduled reunion to decide this kind of offer, otherwise, you can start adapting you're and your family to the street life, as well as all your employees"

He took a deep breath and clashed his teeth together but his assistant calmed him down they started to whisper to each other probably thinking about my proposal I left proudly and took my phone out of my pocket.

In an instant, my assistant appeared by my side as usual "Sir, do you think Mr.Hart will trade his daughter's hand for his company's sake?"

"Connor, a man who is willing to put himself and his family homeless and destroy his corporation just so his business partner doesn't get his company ...will surely accept this offer" I explained

"If you say so, Sir."

I left calmly as usual and head over to the car where I was supposed to be after this confusion.

- - -

I met with Mrs.Borris we had a nice talk about her expensive bags and how she loved we sealed the deal of making another store in Europe and I headed back to the office.

We had a small but efficient reunion with the Rafaello's, a brother's chocolate business.

After a tiring meeting, I went to my office. I got in and stopped by the window contemplating the view, seeing the number of cars passing down the street in a hurry to get somewhere and the small dots passing the crosswalk.

I sat again in the chair took a deep breath and continued my work, At 4:55 Connor knocked on my office door. I permitted him to get in and then to talk " Sir, Mr.Hart is here for his reunion at 5"

"Ah yes the promising proposal, let him in" I walked out of my desk and sat on my velvet blue couch I waited for him to get in.

He stepped in with his head low and his shoulders down showing embarrassment, his assistant followed right after, and Mr.Hart sat on the couch his legs open and his elbows being supported by his knees he leaned forward while looking at the center table.

"Do you have my answer, Mr.Hart?" I questioned a curve on my lips appearing

"I do Mr.Maxwell" he sighed putting his hands on his head, he closed his eyes "How can I be sure you won't hurt my daughter ?"

"If it makes you happy or at least relieved I can sign a contract where I will not touch her, see her, or even talk to her besides all the fake propaganda that it's needed." I proposed, knowing how easy it would be to make him accept

"That will leave me much more tranquilized" he let out a huge sigh still looking at the center table, I continued eyeing him watching his every move "You will marry my daughter, and after 3 years she will divorce and company profits will be shared 80/20 " a smile was now placed in my face

"That was the best decision Mr.Hart" I said getting up "It is always a pleasure to negotiate with you" I said extending my hand, he corresponded my handshake while trying to hide his lips showing some sort of guilt towards his final decision.

They left with an unpleasant face and I returned to my desk glad I had controlled this issue, Connor faced me with worry.

"Sir we'll need to take care of the wedding, and the contract that comes along with it. We must plan your relationship, your wedding and maybe you should meet her before marrying her."

"Yes, I will think about that Connor now let me get back to this" I told him while looking at the computer.

"Sure Sir, but if it's not too intrusive isn't this business proposal a bit far?"

"It's just like any other proposal plus the benefits that will contribute to our company are the ones that matter"

"I see, I will leave then " he left me with quiet, and I started working like I always did.