Soren opened a drawer, threw an account book on the desk, got up, and walked to the windows, saying, "This book records the revenue of the Haverhill store. For three consecutive years, the profit rate has been less than ten percent, and I've invested 100 million yuan in the store. If it were used as venture capital, in the stock market, or for gold hoarding, the rate wouldn't be as low as ten percent, don't you think?"

Chloe was rendered speechless because he was speaking the truth.

Soren glanced at her and asked, "If you were me, you would also abandon low-profit businesses and increase investment in high-profit ones, right?"

"But... venture capital, stocks, and gold hoarding are all risky while the store in Haverhill has been running for over a decade. Though low in annual profit, it boasts regular customers, steady revenue, and potential for development." Chloe reasoned and found her point weak.

As Soren stood in front of the windows, the smoke curled upward from the cigarette, setting off his tough silhouette. "If the annual profit rate reaches 25%, I'll keep it." Said he.

Chloe's eyes lit up, as if she saw hope, "How much more turnover should be obtained?"

"Double at least." Soren blurted out.

Double? If it were an increase of 10-20%, she could strive for it. Doubling it, however, was difficult.

Soren saw her worried face, looked down at the cigarette, and asked suddenly, "Is the shopping assistant's salary high?"

"When business is fine, I can make over ten thousand yuan." She answered.

Soren curled his lips, raised his eyes, and looked at her, proposing, "Stay with me for a year, I can pay you one million in advance. Consider my offer, it's more realistic."

Chloe simmered with rage. If he were not her boss, she should have slapped him in the face!

At that moment, she knew that she should endure it and persuade him. For the sake of the store, she fought back her anger, "Sorry, sir, I'm from the working class and not that kind of woman as you imagine!"

"Well, I guess this is it." Soren laid his eyes back on his documents.

Now that the other party showed her the door, she had no more reason to stay. A frustrated Chloe then turned away.

When she almost reached the door, she abruptly turned back and looked at the tall figure, "If the turnover is doubled, you'll keep the store, right?"

Soren raised his head, curled his lips, laid his eyes on the mole on her left cheek, hesitated for a while, and replied, "The rent for that store is due in a month, so make the best use of your time."

Chloe furrowed her brows, understood his words, and claimed decisively, "Okay, we'll spare no effort to achieve it in a month. Mr. McNeil, I hope you won't go back on your words!"

"I'm a man of my word." Said Soren.

Chloe nodded happily, "Well then, I should go back to work."

"Hold on!" As soon as she turned around, the man called out.

"What if you couldn't double it in a month? You're given a chance. What am I supposed to obtain?" She turned back and saw the man coming up.

Chloe frowned involuntarily and felt upset.

"We need a VAM. If you double the turnover in a month, I'll keep the store. If you fail, you'll stay with me for a year and receive one million yuan!" Soren stood in front of her and added.