Life at The Top novel Chapter 1098

Suddenly, the crowd surrounding them in hopes of overhearing some gossip was in an uproar upon hearing Jasper’s words.

It had long been public knowledge that the tallest building in the world would be constructed in Waterhoof City.

Many people also knew that the primary backer behind this tower was Jasper.

This was especially true for the people present at this forum conference. Most attendees were from the Teo Chamber of Commerce, excluding the few small fry from the Haddock Chamber of Commerce and the rest of the so-called experts like Perry.

Regardless of identity or stance, none of them were normal civilians.

So many things immediately came to their minds when they heard the news of Waterhoof City’s World Financial Center.

“Mr. Laine, I believe I heard you say something about an issue with the World Financial Tower that’s currently under construction? Would you mind elaborating on that?” A reporter mustered the courage to ask.

Jasper looked over to find that, coincidentally, it was again the reporter from South Somer Commercial Post.

“There’s nothing wrong with the World Financial Center, of course. The construction of the building and its design was approved by the Waterhoof City Design Institute, and was also reviewed in-depth by a team of national experts from Swallow Capital!”

“This is a large project, after all, and while it does mean the world to me, it’s also greatly valued by the government. There’s no way anything could go wrong with it.”

Jasper smiled and glanced at Alban, who had a dark look on his face. Then, Jasper continued, “But Mr. Ball had suddenly pulled out a so-called evaluative report just now and exaggeratedly claimed that there’s an issue with the World Financial Center’s design. This, I don’t understand. So perhaps we should let Mr. Ablan explain it in detail.”

After Jasper was done, everyone, regardless of background, turned to look at Alban intently.

Even a majority of businesspeople from Teo were not informed of this in advance, so they were greatly displeased to hear it from Jasper first.

Meanwhile, the reporters were in an uproar.

“Mr. Alban, could you respond to Mr. Lain’s claim?”

“Mr. Alban, all of the World Financial Center’s procedures are legal and rule-abiding. This is something recognized by the Waterhoof City City Government and Swallow Capital’s Design Institute. Could I ask why you would commission someone else to write up an evaluation on a Tower that has nothing to do with you?”

The question from the South Somer Commercial Post’s reporter caused Alban’s expression to sour immediately.

However, Alban was still a commercial hero who had experienced huge issues before, so after his initial shock, the man immediately recomposed himself.

After clearing his throat, Alban faced countless pairs of eyes and answered calmly.

“No matter what Mr. Laine claims, there is indeed a problem with the World Financial Center. To prove this, I have a professional evaluative report from Harbor City’s best GenAll Architectural Office on hand.”

“Just ask around and you will know of GenAll Architectural Office’s power. Harbor City’s Conference Center and the Amethyst Gold Square were both designed by their team. This office is ranked seven in the world’s top ten architectural and design offices.”

“A professional report from such an office surely has some value.”

“As for the question you asked about why I would commission an evaluation on the World Financial Center even though I’m an outsider… Simple, because it’s going to be one of the many faces of our country in the future!”