When Jasper hung up the phone, Henry asked him in a hurry, “Erik?”
Jasper nodded. “He invited us for dinner at the InterContinental Hotel at 5:30 in the afternoon.”
“Hehe, looks like we’re in for a negotiation,” Henry said calmly.
“He holds the bargaining chip, so it’s only natural for him to maximize his profits. Let’s see what he says,” Jasper said.
Henry exhaled deeply and said in a deep voice, “There’s no need for us to humble ourselves either. I was the one who started this mess, so I’ll take responsibility for it. Like I said, worst comes to worst, I’ll just go back and come clean to Grandpa.
“We may be at fault, but Erik broke the rules first. Our family won’t let this matter drop so easily. Do you think Erik has the guts to make the Laws start a full-scale war with the Turners?”
“No.” Jasper shook his head and narrowed his eyes slightly.
“Things are very complicated in Swallow Capital right now. The local faction and Harbor City’s businessmen all have their eyes on the Olympic construction project. A minor change can affect the entire project. If we can’t handle this properly, then we’ll be in big trouble. Therefore, we must keep the situation under control.
“We can’t lower our guard either. Look, why don’t you go and get a few things sorted out first?
“First, transfer out all the funds in the company.
“Secondly, prepare an alternate project proposal for the Olympic Village construction plan.
“Thirdly…”
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