Chapter 1109: Chapter 1109: An Almost Cruel Method (Part 4)
"To express sincerity, Her Royal Highness the Princess will provide your company with low-priced oil within five years. This should resolve your country’s oil shortage."
In the Northwest province of F Country, there are vast oil reserves that were originally controlled by General Barton. Once Gan Yuan secures the Northwest, these oil wells can be brought back under state control.
As Z Country is an island nation, its oil reserves are limited and it has long relied on imports. In recent years, with international oil price fluctuations, Z Country has spent enormous costs on oil imports annually, and the development of many industries such as automotive and energy has been restricted as a result.
Obtaining low-priced oil from Gan Yuan would definitely have a positive effect on Z Country’s economic development.
The terms proposed by Gan Yuan are indeed exceptionally generous.
In fact, given the relationship between Abel’s father and the Prime Minister of Z Country, they could have bypassed Caroline and contacted the Prime Minister directly. Gan Yuan’s decision to do so is because he wants to use Caroline’s influence in the country to expedite the agreement’s conclusion.
By proactively giving this business to Caroline’s company, Gan Yuan not only presents her with a great favor but also bestows her with immense benefits.
For Caroline, this is a substantial gift handed to her.
Caroline, a strong woman navigating both the business and political worlds for years, certainly isn’t foolish enough not to see through such an obvious matter.
"Since Her Royal Highness the Princess values it so highly, I will go to speak with the Prime Minister, but... I cannot guarantee success."
Abel smiled, "Your involvement will surely make things much easier."
While they were talking, Betty had already changed and come downstairs. Hearing her footsteps, Caroline immediately stood up from the sofa.
"Betty, accompany Mr. Abel for dinner."
Betty looked displeased, "Grandma?"
"Mr. Abel is a distinguished guest of your grandmother. You are not to throw a childish tantrum and must take good care of him, understood?" After instructing Betty, Caroline turned to look at Abel, "Please forgive us if Betty fails to properly attend to you."
"You are too kind."
"Then I must excuse myself."
Nodding at Abel, Duchess Caroline glanced at her granddaughter and left with her assistant.
Abel and Betty walked to the door together. As the grandmother’s car drove away, Betty immediately turned to Abel and asked irritably, "What do you want to eat?"
"I’ll have whatever the hostess chooses. I’ll enjoy anything if I’m having lunch with you." Abel laughed with squinted eyes, boldly glancing her up and down, "Whatever we eat, I’ll savor it."
Betty rolled her eyes at him, thought for a moment, then came up with a mischievous idea and immediately beckoned to a servant.
"Bring my car over here."
The servant jogged off, and shortly, a red sports car was parked at the steps.
Betty motioned to Abel with her finger, "Mr. Abel, please!"
Abel walked down the steps with her and sat in the passenger seat. Before he could fasten his seatbelt, Betty hit the gas, and the sports car shot out like the wind. Abel’s body jolted, and she suddenly hit the brakes.
Due to the inertia, Abel nearly crashed into the window.
Betty stifled a laugh, "Mr. Abel, my driving skills aren’t great. You’d better buckle up."
Abel fastened his seatbelt and glanced sideways at Betty in the driver’s seat.
"Tell me, Your Royal Highness Princess, how did I offend you?"