When Jasper said sure, he turned the already tense atmosphere in the conference room strange and tumultuous.
Everyone was puzzled, not knowing what Jasper was thinking or plotting at.
“This aluminum mine in Southeast Province that belongs to Skyward Aluminum was discovered five years ago. If I’m not mistaken, the exploration team at the time was sent by the provincial mining company.
“Logically speaking, the aluminum mine should have belonged to the provincial mining company, but how did it end up as the Monty family’s property? Anyone can smell that something’s fishy about it, right?”
Jasper leaned back on the chair and said indifferently.
Colin’s expression changed as soon as Jasper said those words.
In fact, as the general manager of Southeast Province Mining Company, he was more than aware of this massive problem.
Even to the point where he had received countless benefits from the Monty family for this.
This was an open secret to many.
The person behind this was Conrad, who at the time was just beginning to rise to power in the family.
It was precisely because of this that Conrad’s plans were divulged to Southeast Province’s upper class circles.
What was Jasper’s purpose in revealing the truth now?
Was he trying to settle old scores?
If that was the case, then Colin would most probably be the first man to be thrown out as a scapegoat.
Conrad stared coldly at Jasper and said, “I don’t know what you’re talking about.”
“It doesn’t matter if you don’t. We’ll find the original materials as long as someone is willing to dig them out.” Jasper shrugged.
“By the way, most of the previous exploration team members now work for Haddock Mining Group.”
At this point, Jasper chuckled. Hidden behind his gentle smile were his actual schemes.
“You think destroying the company will be the greatest threat to me? Are you trying to destroy indiscriminately?
“What you didn’t expect, however, is that I never intended to take this aluminum mine that you treasure so much. Gale loves it, though. I’m sure you know who Haddock Mining Group’s boss is, right?”
Jasper grinned at Conrad whose complexion had changed abruptly and said, “Destroy it, then! Why don’t you destroy it right now? When the time comes, you don’t have to worry whether I will feel great about this or not because Gale certainly won’t make the Monty family feel great about it.”
Conrad was so furious that his lungs nearly blew up. He roared at Jasper, “Gale?! So after everything you’ve done, they were just orders from Gale?! Gale has always wanted to seize Southeast Province’s mining industry. You’re bringing disaster upon yourself!”
“You must have hit your head, huh, Conrad?” Jasper said flatly.
“I have nothing to do with whether Gale wants to seize Southeast Province’s mining industry or not. This isn’t the industry where I make my living from. Do you think I would work with Gale had you not provoked me first?
“It’s not so bad, though. At least I made a lot of money. He can take this mine if he wants to. I don’t need it anyway.”
Conrad sat down dejectedly, saying no more.
No one knew what Conrad was thinking about at this moment.
Dwayne waited for a very long time and realized that Conrad had nothing else to add. He forced himself to stand up and said, “We’ll proceed with the voting, then.
“The voting result is out. I hereby announce that the second motion initiated by Mr. Jasper Laine, who’s representing JW Investment Company, to reorganize Skyward Aluminum’s board of directors and remove Mr. Conrad as chairman is passed!”
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