At that moment, Lovi leaned back slightly, his hands loosely folded in front of him, the hint of a knowing smile tugging at the corner of his lips. His calm demeanor hadn't changed, but his words now carried the weight of precision and calculated control.
"So here's what I'm proposing," Lovi began, his voice steady and deliberate. "You want results, and I want something solid something real. So we don't waste time dancing around this. After I identify Mr. B, I want 2% of the deal paid to me upfront. Immediately. No delays, no further meetings, no long talks. Then only after I help you actually pressure Mr. B into handing over or selling his shares to you I get the remaining 3%. That's how it becomes fair. That's how it becomes safe for me."
