At this moment, in the Laws’ villa in
Harbor City..
The small meeting room was filled with
smoke.
In this small meeting room were four men
with an average age of 60 years old.
However, these four men represented more than 60% of Harbor City’s economic power. It was no exaggeration to say that when they stomped their feet, all of Harbor City would shake.
Except for Half-the-Harbor Langdon and
the Atticus family, all the top powers of
the Harbor City economic pyramid were
here.
Zachary sat in the front seat.
He flicked the ashes from the cigar in his hand, glanced at the others, then smiled and broke the silence. He said, “Everyone, since we have decided to gamble, then we should trust Jasper without reservation.
“It’s only just started and everyone has indeed made some pocket money in the ploy against the subprime market earlier, so why do you all look so sad?”
Sitting next to Zachary, Mr. Boyle, the patriarch of the Boyles, sighed and said, ” Mr. Law, everyone can see Jasper’s ability. If there are any doubts about this, nobody would be sitting here, but the problem is that we have no idea what Jasper is thinking nor what he wants to do now.
“When Jasper says we’re entering the subprime market, we’ll enter, and now he says we’re exiting, we’re exiting. We’re like straggling and disbanded soldiers running around aimlessly. This is not right. This is not how collaborators should act.”
Zachary glanced at the expressions of other people. Although they were not speaking, they obviously agreed with Mr. Boyle’s statement.
Zachary said slowly with a slight frown, We are old now, and those engaged in financial markets require a quick response speed and an understanding of
market trends. All of you sitting here, including me, can’t keep up with the young people in these two aspects. I think that if Jasper gives his orders, we should simply execute them.
“This is not to say that we are inferior to Jasper, nor are we straggling and disbanded soldiers, but that when we cooperate, we must each be responsible for what we are good at. Mr. Boyle, in other words, if you were allowed to command our capital, do you think you would be qualified for this position?”
My Boyle’s face fell, but he did not speak.
He knew that Zachary was pissed that he
stood up among the group just now.
When he thought about the hot temper of this old guy next to him decades ago, Mr. Boyle decided to keep his head down. If he really infuriated this old guy, it would be bad if he could not conclude this matter properly.
Just when the atmosphere was gradually
getting silent and awkward, the video call
with Jasper connected successfully.
Jasper’s face that had caused them to
exclaim that he was too young countless
times before now appeared on the screen.
“Hello, Uncle Laws and my fellow elders,”
Jasper’s attitude and manners were still
impeccable. He had a smile on his face
and a gentle voice, so it was difficult for
people to dislike him.
Zachary ded and said with a smile, ”
Jasper, we really shouldn’t disturb you at
this critical moment.”
“Uncle Law, you are too courteous. What d
o you all need to know? I am prepared to
answer all your questions,” Jasper replied.
“Good.”
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