On the other end of the phone, Celine’s father spoke calmly, “If we promise to help him, then it means that the Maynards will need to mobilize our familial power in Congress in the future to help Sentel Corporation gain more benefits.
“This is a change in our family’s stance. For a political family like us, it is not a trivial matter. Sentel needs to pay a fair price so that Jasper won’t efforts won’t be in vain.”
“You don’t have to say that. I will agree o n his behalf,” Celine said suddenly. Celine’s father was taken aback for a
moment, then he said lightly, “Okay.”
After he finished talking, he hung up the phone.
Celine stood there for a long time whilst listening to the dial tone. She sighed lightly. She was now feeling a little relaxed and lonely.
After some consideration, she called Jasper.
“How did it go?”
Jasper did not expect Celine to receive the news so soon, so he could not help but feel confused.
After all, it was always better, and easier, t o refuse than to agree.
“It’s done.”
Celine’s tone sounded relaxed.
“Do you think I can’t get anything done?”
Jasper was surprised. “That’s all?”
“Yes.”
“What price do I need to pay?”
When Jasper asked this, he was ready to get slaughtered.
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