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Edited by DRGRIFFIN, with my thanks!
I meet Sam and his wife to discuss disposition of Eva's share of the business
After sleeping on the idea of buying Eva's share of Max's construction company, I called her to let her know my decision.
"Hi, this is Eva."
"This is Lance. I have decided I don't want to buy into Max Construction."
"I was actually thinking about giving it to you but I think you really don't want it under any circumstance."
"I love design and it is what I am trained to do. I really enjoy the projects I am getting now. Max loved construction and he worked very hard at it. I don't want to commit the amount of effort it takes to make construction a success. It wouldn't be fair to Sam and the effort I am putting in now is not fair to Sam. But, I really appreciate the offer."
"I understand and am not surprised. You are right that this is not fair to Sam. Would you help me sell it?"
"I expected that. I think it is why Max asked me to take care of his portion of the business. I will approach Sam and a couple of people I know that might be good partners for Sam. You know Sam has right of refusal anyway."
"Oh, I want to be more than fair to Sam. Max loved Sam and I think Sam loved Max. So make sure that Sam is happy with whatever we do. He has been very patient with me and I appreciate that."
"Trust me I will. It may be in Sam's best interest to have an established partner. I want him to have options. I know you don't need the money so whatever price we get from larger players would be a good price for Sam to pay. But let's allow him to pay out of profits and not make him go to a bank."
Eva said happily, "Good. One other thing. See if he will allow my L to take me by his job sites occasionally."
"Trust me, he will. He wants me to do more designs for him, especially on the high end."
"Lance, thank you so much. I need to work on my book the next couple of days. But can we do something Saturday night?"
"I have something planned. Be ready to go at six, I will pick you up."
"I am getting excited already. What should I wear?"
"I will take care of that. Don't worry." I wanted her to have something new for the event I was planning.
I called Sam, as soon as we hung up. We were to meet that afternoon for dinner at his house. I also contacted a couple of larger builders that I knew wanted to have Sam as a part of their enterprise. I thought these would be good options for Sam. Both were interested after I explained the situation. They promised to have me the framework of a deal the following day.
Sam was in his late thirties with two kids. His wife Sally was a very nice looking red head. Average sized, hard body and I would guess C-cup. She had fixed us a very nice dinner and served us separate from the kids so we could talk.
"Eva wants to sell her portion of the business but she wants to make certain you are happy with whatever is done. It is more than your right of refusal. You are a friend and Max loved you. She wants that to be true after this transaction. She also very much appreciates your patience. She really couldn't deal with this situation until now."
"No problem. Max was not only my business partner but also my friend. Of course, we got together socially a few times but Eva was hard to get to know. I was being patient for Max and I want to be friends with you and Eva. No matter what I want you to continue to do my high-end designs."
"She offered to give me her share of the business but you know I am a designer, not a builder and only want to piddle on the construction side. I certainly want to continue designing for the company. So, we have two basic options. First you buy her out. She made it clear that if you decided that option to make it a very fair price and allow you to make the payouts over time out of profits. She wants to make it easy for you. The second option is for someone else to buy her out. I have contacted a couple of larger builders and one has already put a proposal on the table. The other will have something for me tomorrow morning."
I laid out the larger builder's proposal including his price for Eva's portion and how he would roll Sam in as a partner in his larger business, Empire Construction.
I continued, "Eva does not expect you to pay as much as Empire Construction if you decide to stay independent. She also wants you to know that if you decide to roll into one of these larger businesses, you have all the time you want to negotiate with them. She is no hurry."
Nothing was said for several minutes as Sam thought. Sally came in and cleared the table. She said, "I will fix you guys a drink if you want to go in the living room to be more comfortable."
Sam said, "That would be great honey. Why don't you join us? I think it is time you hear what Eva is suggesting."
"I can't imagine what that woman would suggest."
"Don't jump to any conclusions, Honey. She may not be the person you think."
"Okay, I will be in a few minutes with your drinks. Lance, I think you are a scotch guy aren't you."
"Yep. Half water one cube of ice."
"Got it."
As Sam and I sat, I asked, "Does she not like Eva?"