Evelyn Clayton paused for a moment, then quickly understood.
What Ace Shaw meant was also what Franklin Ford meant.
And asking about the follow-up work was Franklin Ford seeking reassurance from her.
If the reopening couldn’t guarantee the schedule and quality, then whether the cooperation could continue was uncertain.
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Although the incident this time was likely caused by Summer Monroe, whom he half-considered family, for Franklin Ford, it was all about pros and cons.
He could completely let the issue escalate, then ostentatiously choose another partner and spread the word about Summer Monroe’s arson.
Although The Ford Group might be affected, Franklin Ford could deal a heavy blow to Summer Monroe.
Whether Summer Monroe could still hold her position as CEO steadily, like before, was uncertain.
By the way, if it weren’t for his elder brother Felix Ford who died early, Summer Monroe wouldn’t have her current status.
"As long as the fabric is in place, I will deliver within the timeframe," Evelyn Clayton said with determined eyes, neither humble nor arrogant. "Just as well, when Ace Shaw returns, he can inform Director Ford that I also bear responsibility for this incident. Therefore, I am willing to sign a betting agreement."
Ace Shaw’s eyes behind the glasses slightly narrowed, glinting with a sharp light, "Oh?"
Evelyn Clayton clasped her hands, calm and poised, "If I fail to complete on time, I will take full responsibility for this loss. If I do complete it, then for future cooperation, Director Ford must consider me first. What do you think?"
After a while, Ace Shaw revealed a faint smile, "I will convey that to Director Ford."
After he finished speaking, he took a document out of his briefcase and pushed it in front of Evelyn Clayton.
"The fabric will be delivered to the factory by this afternoon at the latest. You can take a look at this in advance, and remember to sign for it when it arrives later, just hand it to the person delivering the goods."
After seeing Ace Shaw off, Evelyn Clayton, somewhat exhausted, slumped into the chair with a slight smirk at the corner of her mouth.
Franklin Ford was indeed interesting.
Even such an unexpected incident could be used by him for extortion.
She appeared proactive just now, but in reality, she was passive.
If she hadn’t proposed the betting agreement, Franklin Ford would most likely put all his energy into bringing down Summer Monroe after finding out the real cause of the fire, thereby allowing the losses at the factory to continue to expand.
After all, the bigger the mess Summer Monroe made, the more he could use that force against her.
And it would be much easier to topple Summer Monroe.
As for the losses caused by this fire and cooperation, they were negligible in terms of the entire Ford Group’s control.
Evelyn Clayton was well aware that she was the one who couldn’t afford to lose.
In the afternoon, the refined fabric indeed arrived.
After signing the paper, Evelyn Clayton had already pulled herself from the mild discontent of the morning, with her stunning face displaying just the right amount of smile.
She handed the paper to the delivery person and asked him to give her regards to Ace Shaw and Franklin Ford.
After such busy work, the sky was completely dark.
Old Wang came to persuade her to go back and rest, but Evelyn Clayton shook her head lightly.
"No, I will eat and stay here for the upcoming days until I see the completion," Evelyn Clayton looked at Old Wang. "You’ll also have to work hard during this period, assist me in finishing this project, and I’ll raise your salary and give bonuses."
As she spoke, Evelyn Clayton took out her phone and swiftly sent out a dozen red packets to the workers’ group.
For a moment, the group erupted.
Cascades of "Thank you, boss!" flooded the chat.
Evelyn Clayton’s mouth slightly curved into a smile, seizing the opportunity to motivate.
"The fire was a scare for everyone! In the coming days, speed up the work, and after completion, everyone will receive triple bonuses!"