Cyn (Moon Hunter's Inc. Book 2) Read Free

might await us.”
    “You’re a lady after my own work ethic.”
    “That’s good to know.” Cyn said with a smile. She expected him to try to best her in negotiations. This business deal was completely real and she was negotiating on behalf of Oison.
    Dinner was served and as they ate, they got to know each other better.

 
    Chapter 2
    Negotiating
     
    Alex was completely obsessed with the lovely Cindy Haskins. She and her older brother Bear, were on the station for negotiating a contract with Alex’s trade center. Some of the goods would be used on his station, but large quantities of product would be traded with other companies that would come here to negotiate and pick up the product they purchased. The station would make money off their visit and off the trades. He was very good at making money.
    “So where do you want to start our negotiation at?” Alex asked. His desire to finish so he could get to know her better could be viewed as a weakness by some.
    “Let’s go through the list of products you have expressed an interest in.” Cyn took out her com unit pulling up the list which was in alphabetical order and showed it to him. She had a small pointer that she used to indicate which product was up for discussion. “I must be honest with you. Several of these products, like the Oison weed, are in high demand. There is not much room to negotiate.”
    “I was aware of that. My idea is to get a small price cut and make my money by moving huge volumes of the product. Oison weed and Oison mineral should be the only two that have little price flexibility.”
    “You are correct. The food stuffs have some flexibility based on quantity.”
    “Why don’t I shoot you a price list, you tell me how close I am to your bottom dollar, and we take it from there?”
    “I have to admit, I had heard you were hard to deal with.”
    “That’s true when someone is trying to unload a shipment and they are desperate. I expect a decent profit and I have no give on that. This is different. I want to buy as much as they want to sell. This product will draw in sellers from all over the universe.”
    “You are a very savvy businessman. It’s an honor to get to work this deal with you.”
    “Here are my offers. Think this through carefully, and tell me which ones we’ll have to work on.” Alex suggested.
    “Again, you’ve surprised me. I see many of these offers are reasonable and fall within an acceptable range. Our issues will be coffee beans, Oison weed, and Oison mineral. We do have some amounts available now that we no longer trade directly with Earth. Here is our offer.”
    Alex looked at the prices Cindy had given him. He smiled as he looked at her. “I think you can do a little better.”
    Cyn sighed. She sent him another offer. “This is more than fair.”
    “Yes, it would be if I were buying small loads or the retailer. I’m a distributor and I need to make a profit, too. Since you can’t deal directly with Earth, my services are needed. I can move the amount of product necessary to keep the flow where it always has been. I know you can do better for me.”
    “I like you Alex and because I do, I’m going to give you a final offer.” Cyn said as she showed him the price list.
    Alex smiled warmly. “I can live with that. I’ll have the contracts drawn up for our signatures. Why don’t you go to your room and rest? Once the paperwork is done, I’ll call you. We can sign and celebrate afterwards.”
    “That sounds nice.” Cyn replied. Alex got up and came around to help her out of her seat. He believed in being a gentleman at all times. Manners were important in the business world and they also helped with the ladies. Not that he had ever needed help in that area.
    He watched as Cindy walked away and wondered if he was about to get in over his head. He pulled out his com and called his personal assistant Rutger who also happened to be one of his oldest and dearest friends.
    “Hello, Boss. You’re not