I agree with Cyberdemon.
Good luck explaining to your partners that you were directed to mislead them. You’re the contact, and to them, you’re also now the asshole from ABC company that isn’t to be trusted, particularly if it cost them time and money.
I’ve had experience with a particular sales rep for a reliable company we buy parts from who have done similar. We ended up mistrusting that particular person (i.e. their name), rather than the company itself.