Investment Secured

Exactly two weeks have passed and it's already the month of July. Ernest and Hollen, dressed in their formal attire, entered Laurent's office.

As expected, he was alone, and he looked composed despite about what they are going to talk about.

"Good day," Ernest began. "It's been two weeks, and you mailed us a letter saying you have a reply for our proposal?" 

"We are looking forward to a good news," Hollen added.

Laurent chuckled a bit, realizing that the two men in front of him were hasty to know his answers.

"Very well, why don't you take a seat. You two want refreshments? I can have my assistant bring you tea. I just imported it from the East. They have the best Darjeeling."

Ernest and Hollen exchanged a glance.

"Well, since you're offering," Hollen said with a grin, "it would be rude to refuse."

Ernest nodded.

"I've never tried eastern tea before, so I'm curious."