Robert tilted his head slightly, giving her a gentle nod, but said nothing.
"You're telling me," she continued slowly, her tone a mix of disbelief and careful inquiry, "that GSK, one of the most powerful firms in this entire sector, is willing to handle the infrastructure development of an entire Mega City, and all you're asking for… is five percent?"
Her voice dropped slightly at the end, as if even saying it aloud made it more unbelievable.
Malisa couldn't help but lean in, whispering just loud enough for both of them to hear, "It's too low, Cora. Even smaller firms would demand more—much more."
But Cora kept her gaze on Robert. Her business instincts were sharper than ever now. She had dealt with men like him before—or so she thought. Usually, the ones who offered too little upfront came back later with hidden terms, unexpected leverage, or inflated demands. This didn't feel like that… and that was what unsettled her the most.
