Seeing Jerome’s worried expression, Baron suddenly spoke, “If I remember correctly, the Wilson family has a large real estate company, right?”
Jerome jolted, understanding that Baron was looking at the real estate business of their family now.
“Yes. Wilson Properties is a real estate property under the Wilson family.”
Jerome told the truth, already considering how to turn down Baron’s request.
“Since Wilson Properties is a real estate enterprise and River Construction Materials is a raw materials enterprise, would Mr. Wilson consider cooperating with River Construction?”
Baron narrowed his eyes and stared at Jerome.
So it really was the case. Jerome winced internally and had already readied a refusal. “I’m really sorry, Mr. Owen, but I can’t help you with that.”
Baron had expected Jerome to refuse. River Construction Materials was a small business. A small company that Baron had bought to get into the Cona market. It hadn’t had time to develop yet.
And Wilson Properties was the main company of the Wilson family. Forget Cona. It was a big name in all of Nona.”
These two companies were leagues apart with no chance of working together.
“I’m not going to lie, Mr. Owen, within the Wilson family, no one is allowed to interfere with the business under another. I’m not responsible for real estate.”
Jerome said honestly, seeming sincere.
Baron hadn’t expected that. If it really was the case, it wouldn’t be right to go to Jerome about the cooperation.
“Then what are you responsible for, Mr. Wilson?” Baron asked.
“Mainly the entertainment business,” Jerome replied.
The Wilson family was most involved in entertainment and real estate.
The fact that Jerome was managing entertainment for the whole family proved how highly he was regarded within the Wilsons.
After brief consideration, Baron said, “In that case, I won’t make an unreasonable request. You can leave now!”
Jerome blinked, letting out a sigh of relief seeing that Baron wasn’t angry. He’d thought Baron would have pushed it.
“Thanks, Mr. Owen! Don’t worry. My people won’t offend you any longer.”
Jerome promised.
Sion and gang saw Jerome’s respect towards Baron and grew slack-jawed with fear.
Baron’s gaze fell on them, and their backs were soaked through with cold sweat.
“From this day onwards, Cona is no longer your home. If I see you again, you won’t be as lucky as you’ve been today. Get out!”
Baron barked.
“Everything we have is in Cona, Mr. Chairman, please, give us one last chance, we won’t do it again!”
Hearing that Baron was having them leave Cona forever, the group lost their nerve and started groveling.
Like they’d said, Cona was their home. Their friends and family were all here.
It was unbearable to chase them out forever.
“One more word out of you, and you can stay here for eternity!”
Baron said suddenly, his voice wintry.
He couldn’t be bothered to debate with insignificant insects who abused their own authority to bully others and went where the wind blew.
But mistakes were mistakes, and ought to be punished accordingly.
Feeling the cold in Baron’s tone, the group trembled and didn’t dare speak. They left.
“I’ll leave too, then, Mr. Owen?”
Jerome said carefully. He always felt as if he was locked in a place with a dangerous animal whenever he was with Baron.
“How’s it going with your task?”
Baron asked suddenly.
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