Not long after, Paladin took back the document bag containing the contract. The document bag was well sealed and there was no trace of it being tampered with.

Paladin handed the document bag to Kino with both hands, then looked at Po and scolded righteously: "I really can't imagine that Po's caravan would be so dishonest!"

"According to the principles of the Code, in commercial transactions, if there are differences in the contracts between the buyer and the seller, the parties are only responsible for the content of the contract in their hands and can ask the chamber of commerce for mediation. If the contract is maliciously tampered with and suspected of committing a crime, you can apply for the court to intervene in the investigation

!”

Abao shrugged and said calmly: "Of course, I know these code items by heart. If the contents of our contract are different, I am willing to follow the standard process and handle it how I want."

After Abao said so, Paladin had nothing to say. He could only admit that he was unlucky to be such a brat, and let the rest of the business be business. He said to Kino in a deep voice: "Sir, please take a look at it.

"

Kino opened the document bag, took out Paladin's contract, and carefully read page by page.

After reading it, Kino said nothing and threw the contract in Paladin's face.

"Wow"

Being caught off guard and being slapped in the face, Paladin's heart suddenly tightened: "My lord?"

Kino still said nothing, but looked at Abao expressionlessly, while Abao shrugged and raised his eyebrows.

Paladin didn't understand what was going on, so he quickly picked up the contracts scattered on the ground and read them intently.

He turned over and over again, but his expression didn't change, so he probably didn't find anything unusual.

Until you turn to the last page

Paladin's face suddenly turned pale, and he felt a cold current rushing down the back of his neck and spreading to his limbs. His whole figure looked like his backbone had been ripped out, and he could no longer stand still.

There was nothing wrong with the main content of the contract. It was the one signed by him and Abao at that time. The number of goods and the unit price were all correct and had not been tampered with.

but

This contract does not have the official seal of Abao Caravan.

Commercial contracts have standard templates. The last page presents the vouchers of the buyer and seller, and stamping the official seal means that the contract becomes effective.

The contract that Paladin is holding now, for some reason, only has the official seal of the executive's caravan on the last page, while the official seal of Abao's caravan has disappeared!

how so

impossible

This contract was signed by him and Abao in person. After signing and getting it back, it was placed in the safe untouched. Why was the official seal missing?

Cold sweat flowed from his forehead and soaked into his eyes, causing Paladin's eyes to sting. The figure of Bao in front of him also became blurred, with layers of shadows appearing.

what is going on

The interview between the two parties went very smoothly at that time. The price offered by Abao was acceptable to the Government. The Government was also very satisfied with the various transportation guarantees provided by Abao's caravan. It can be said that the two parties hit it off.

Because this was a major transaction, involving a huge amount of money, there could not be any negligence, so Paladin was very focused and vigilant that day. He did not drink the wine that was brought to him. He did not smoke the cigarettes that were handed to him. The woman spoke to him.

, will not answer any questions. Only discuss business matters, not personal matters.

After all the details were negotiated, both parties began to follow the standard contract process. They used the same pen to write the contract items on the same piece of paper four times. After writing, they cut it into four copies. They each proofread the content and details to confirm that they are correct, and stamped with their respective names.

The official seal of the caravan.

The entire process was under Paladin's nose, without any problems.

But now, the official seal of the Abao Caravan on the contract in my hand is gone.

Paladin could only think of one possibility when he signed the contract: the official seal of Abao's caravan was fake!

There was nothing wrong with that fake official seal when it was stamped, and it looked fake, but it was most likely secretly made with a special dye that would evaporate over time and disappear without a trace.

After Abao signed the contract with the fake official seal, he waited until the dye evaporated, then began to alter the contract terms, and then stamped the real official seal on the last page, and a "fake real contract" was completed.

As for Paladin, the contract in his hand only has the official seal of the ruling house caravan. The official seal of Abao's caravan has evaporated, which is equivalent to an invalid contract.

At this time, the contract in Abao's hand with the official seals of the two caravans became the only legally binding document.

In this case, even if you go to trial and the accusation is made, it will be groundless.

Because in the eyes of outsiders, the contract in Abao's hands is genuine and indeed "real", with all the official seals in place and clearly.

As for the tampering traces, if Bao dared to do this, he must have been fully prepared. He must have used the best handwriting imitators. I am afraid that even the forensic experts at the trial will have difficulty finding flaws.

As for Paladin, if he can't produce a valid contract, he will only be judged as a poor keeper.

According to the transaction principle, poor maintenance of the contract cannot be used as a reason for termination. Both parties must perform their purchase and sale obligations in accordance with the existing valid contract.

As a result, the ruling government must purchase the goods from Abao's caravan at a tampered price that is 10 times higher than the market price.

Miscalculation

I didn’t expect that this Abao caravan was so dark that he would do such a shameless thing.

It was also his fault that Paladin himself was "too" vigilant. After signing the contract, he was afraid of being stolen and was eager to keep it sealed, so he immediately locked it in the safe in the data room.

If you are not in such a hurry, if you leave it outside and look at it twice a day if you have nothing to do, you may be able to find that the official seal of Abao's caravan is fading, and you can go to the trial in advance to leave evidence.

I miscalculated that I had always acted vigilantly, but this time I was misled by my vigilance.

"Paladin, my old friend." Abao called Paladin's attention back, and he asked with confusion on his face, "What's going on with your contract? This is the abandoned version we made a mistake at the time. The official version is here

Where? Show it to Archon Kino and let him judge us, who is right and who is wrong."

"Shameless!" Paladin threw the contract on the table angrily, his eyes were red, "When doing business, credibility comes first! You are tampering with the official seal, are you not giving up any integrity?!"

"Oh! Old friend, is there something wrong with you?" Abao stared, threw the contract on the table, pointed to the last page and said, "Is this the official seal of the executive government? Is it? Did you stamp it?

?That’s right? I didn’t force you or threaten you from the beginning to the end, right? You were willing to sign this contract, but now you regret it?”

Paladin clenched his fists and hurriedly explained to Kino: "Sir, there is something wrong with their official seal! The official seal will disappear after it is stamped. They are deliberately trying to trick me!"

Abao was furious, pointed at Paladin's nose, and warned: "You talk nonsense in front of the Archon of Kino. This is a violation of my honor! I will go to the trial to sue you!"

Paladin shouted back: "You know what you did!"

Abao slapped the table: "What have I done? I signed a contract with you sincerely, hoping that both parties will establish friendly business relations, but now you want to bite me back? It's better than this. Let's not talk about it and directly apply for trial.
Chapter completed!