Chapter 330

Melody looked conflicted. She had never negotiated anything herself, but from listening to Andrew in the past, she understood it was usually a push-and-pull process. Still, the way Denvin and Yarden handled things felt rushed and overly direct. After a moment's hesitation, she commented, "You guys did it very quickly and did not waste time on idle chatter. You went straight to the point and focused entirely on maximizing your own interests." "That's what negotiation is," Denvin replied, casting a sideways glance at her. It was hard to tell whether he was satisfied with her answer. Then, in an offhand tone, he added, "You still have a lot to learn. Traveling for work more often will toughen you up." Melody understood what he meant. He wanted her to gain real, practical experience. Her heart stirred slightly. She asked quietly, "Why are you teaching me all this? Mr. Wardolf never wanted me involved in Regallo's affairs." Denvin didn't even look at her. "The company is under my man